SKU
HI96822

Digital Refractometer for Seawater Analysis - HI96822

€253.00
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The HI96822 is a rugged, portable digital refractometer designed for the measurement of salinity of natural or artificial seawater. The HI96822 displays results in three popular measurement units: Practical Salinity Units (PSU), salinity in parts per thousands (ppt) and specific gravity (S.G. (20/20)). The instrument's high accuracy and simple operation gives reliable results each and every time. All readings are automatically compensated for temperature variations and displayed within a 1.5 second response time. The sealed flint glass prism and stainless steel well are easy to clean. Just wipe with a soft cloth in preparation for the next sample.

  • Sample size as small as 2 metric drops (100 μl)
  • Sealed stainless steel well with high-grade optical prism made of flint glass
  • Fast 1.5 second response time for temperature compensated readings

The HI96822 Digital Refractometer eliminates the uncertainty associated with mechanical refractometers by measuring the refractive index to determine the salinity of natural and artificial seawater including brackish, ocean water or saltwater aquarium. The instrument converts the refractive index of a sample to PSU, ppt and specific gravity. These conversions are based on respected scientific publications using the physical properties of seawater (not sodium chloride). The HI96822 is an easy to use tool for measuring salinity in natural and artificial seawater whether in the field, lab or at home.

  • Designed for seawater salinity analysis (not NaCl)
  • Automatic Temperature Compensation
  • High accuracy measurements displayed as PSU, ppt and specific gravity

 

Making a Standard Solution

Sodium Chloride solutions can be used to check the accuracy of the meter. The table below lists two Sodium Chloride solutions and their expected ppt Seawater value.

To make a Standard NaCl Solution (g/100 g), follow the procedure below

  • Place container (such as a glass vial or dropper bottle that has a cover) on an analytical balance.
  • Tare the balance.
  • To make an X NaCl solution weigh out X grams of high purity dried Sodium Chloride (CAS #: 7647-14-5: MW 58.44) directly into the container.
  • Add distilled or deionized water to the beaker so the total weight of the solution is 100g.

 

Example Standard NaCl Solution 

 

NaCl (g)

Water (g)

Total

Expected Seawater value (ppt)

3.5% NaCl

3.50

96.50

100.000

34

10% NaCl

10.00

90.00

100.000

96

 

Refractive_Index_Diagrams

Refractive Index

The HI96822 takes measurements based on a sample’s refractive index. Refractive index is a measurement of how light behaves as it passes through the sample. Depending on the sample’s composition, the light will refract and reflect differently. By measuring this activity with a linear image sensor, the sample’s refractive index can be assessed and used to determine its physical properties such as concentration and density. In addition to the linear image sensor, the HI96822 uses an LED light, prism and lens to make measurement possible.

Variations in temperature will affect the accuracy of refractometry readings, so the use of temperature compensation is highly recommended for reliable results. The HI96822 contains a built-in temperature sensor and is programmed specialized algorithms then apply temperature compensation to the measurement and convert the refractive index to PSU (Practical Salinity Units), ppt (part per thousand) or S.G. (Specific Gravity) (20/20). PSU is defined as the conductivity ratio of seawater to a standard KCl solution. It is based upon the work of the UNESCO, ICES, SCOR, and IAPSO. This information is published in The Joint Panel of Oceanographic Tables and Standards. An older salinity scale is ppt (10-3), where salinity is defined by “the salt content is the weight of the inorganic salts contained in 1 kg of seawater if all bromide and iodide are replaced by an equivalent amount of oxides” (Knudsen, 1901). Specific Gravity (20/20) is based upon the published relationship between density at 20 °C and the mass of dissolved salts in the seawater sample (CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 87th Edition).

 

Features-at-a-glance

 
One-point calibration
  • Calibrate with distilled or deionized water
Small sample size
  • Sample size can be as small as 2 metric drops (100 μl)
Quick, accurate results
  • Readings are displayed in approximately 1.5 seconds
Dual-level LCD
  • The dual-level LCD displays measurement and temperature readings simultaneously
 Battery indicators
  • Battery percent level remaining at startup and low battery indicator
Automatic shut-off
  • To conserve battery life the meter shuts off automatically after three minutes of non-use
IP65 water-resistant protection
  • Water resistant ABS plastic casing designed to perform under laboratory and field conditions.
Stainless steel sample well
  • Easy to clean and corrosion-resistant
Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC)
  • Samples automatically compensated for temperature variations

 

Specifications

SKU

HI96822

Salinity Range

0 to 50 PSU; 0 to 150 ppt

Salinity Resolution

1 PSU; 1 ppt

Salinity Accuracy

±2 PSU; ±2 ppt

Specific Gravity Range

1.000 to 1.114

Specific Gravity Resolution

0.001

Specific Gravity Accuracy

±0.002

Temperature Range

0.0 to 80.0°C (32.0 to 176.0°F)

Temperature Resolution

0.1°C (0.1°F)

Temperature Accuracy

±0.3°C (±0.5°F)

Automatic Shut-Off

after three minutes of non-use

Battery Type / Life

9V / approximately 5000 readings

Enclosure Rating

IP65

Dimensions

192 x 102 x 67 mm (7.6 x 4.01 x 2.6”)

Weight

420 g (14.8 oz.)

Refractometer Light Source

yellow LED

Refractometer Temperature Compensation

automatic between 10 and 40°C (50 to 104°F)

Minimum Sample Volume

100 μL (to cover prism totally)

Sample Cell

stainless steel ring and flint glass prism

Measurement Time

approximately 1.5 seconds

Ordering Information

Supplied with battery and instruction manual.

Warranty

2 years