Fluorescein is a highly fluorescent dye used extensively in various industries. Typical applications include leak detection, wastewater monitoring, and cooling water & condensate return. It is particularly effective due to its visibility, even at very low concentrations. 🔬 Two main purposes: Leak Detection: Fluorescein can help identify leaks in heat exchangers and other equipment by … Continued
Read moreInterfaces are everywhere, but are we paying enough attention to them in critical industries like dairies? 🥛 Many companies can detect when water enters a pipe during a CIP cycle, but Kemtrak goes above and beyond. Our technology measures extremely high concentrations of solids in water, enabling precise interface detection. This means we help our … Continued
Read moreKemtrak photometric accuracy verification filters ensure precise optical absorbance measurements. Certified to NIST standards, they provide a reliable benchmark for verifying spectrophotometers and process photometers. Designed with durable inconel on quartz, these filters offer long-lasting accuracy, aiding compliance with global regulations and ensuring reproducible results. They play a critical role in maintaining confidence in data … Continued
Read moreAre you struggling to obtain accurate and consistent measurements of calcium carbonate? ⚗️ In the pulp and paper industry, precise measurement is crucial for maintaining quality and efficiency. The Kemtrak TC007, a state-of-the-art turbidimeter, is one of the most reliable tools for this task. Unlike other methods, which can be time-consuming and dependent on the … Continued
Read moreKemtrak’s Belgian representative Ankersmid M&C at M+R Expo 2025 We are excited to announce that our Belgian distributor, Ankersmid, will be representing Kemtrak at the M+R Expo exhibition on March 26th and 27th, 2025. Visit our distributor’s stand to explore Kemtrak’s latest innovations and products designed to optimize and ensure the quality of your industrial processes. … Continued
Read moreLignin is a complex organic polymer found in the cell walls of plants, especially in wood and bark. It provides structural support, rigidity, and resistance to decay. The lignin content significantly impacts the strength, durability, and quality of paper products, making it a crucial component for ensuring wood’s hardness and durability. By monitoring lignin content, … Continued
Read moreWould you be concerned if your process analyzer could give you the wrong acid measurement value? The Kemtrak DCP007 is a versatile and reliable solution for measuring acids in water. With a broad measurement range of 0-100% and a high resolution of 0.05% of full scale, it ensures precise and accurate readings in absorption (AU) … Continued
Read moreThe ASTM D-1500 color scale is a critical standard in the petrochemical industry, used to determine the color of petroleum products such as lubricating oils, heating oils, diesel fuel oils and petroleum waxes. This scale is the principal quality measurement used for the purchase and sale of partially refined oils. As an oil is refined, … Continued
Read moreChromatography is a fundamental analytical technique used to separate mixtures into their individual components. It is widely used in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries and crucial for various stages of drug development, production, and quality control. How chromatography works 1. The sample mixture to be separated is dissolved in a fluid (liquid or gas) called the … Continued
Read moreWe often get the question: How can I be sure to get the correct Hazen color value if calibration standards only go up to 500 PCU and my solution’s color is well above that? Well, absorbance is a function of concentration and thus correlates to color, according to Beer Lamberts law: Absorbance ≃ concentration As … Continued
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