SKU
FC200s

pH Electrode for Semi-Solids (FoodCare PVDF Body) - FC200S

€221.00
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The FC200S is a PVDF body, gel filled, single-junction pH electrode for semi-solids with a screw cap connector. This probe features an open junction design, a sensing bulb made of low temperature glass, and a food grade plastic body. This design consideration is ideal for pH measurements in the food industry including dairy, dough, ground meats, and other semi-solid food samples. The recommended operating temperature range is from 0 to 50°C.
  • Low Temperature Glass
  • PVDF Body
  • Open Junction

Hanna Instruments offers a wide variety of pH electrodes that are designed for many different applications. The type of glass used for sensing pH, bulb shape, body material, type of junction, type of reference and electrolyte used are just some of the design considerations. The pH electrode for semi-solids FC200S uses low temperature (LT) glass, conical bulb, food-grade PVDF body, and the open junction with viscolene gel electrolyte.

Low Temperature Glass Formulation

The glass tip uses a special LT glass formulation with a lower resistance of approximately 50 megaohms compared to general purpose (GP) with a resistance of about 100 megaohms. This is beneficial since many food products are stored at low temperatures. As the temperature of the glass decreases in the sample, the resistance of the LT glass will increase approaching that of GP glass at ambient temperatures. If using GP glass, the resistance would increase above the optimum resistance for the high impedance input of a pH meter.The FC200S is suitable to use with samples that measure from 0 to 50°C.

Conical Glass Tip

The conical-shaped tip design allows for penetration into solids, semi-solids, and emulsions for the direct measurement of pH in food products including meat, cheese, yogurt, and milk.

PVDF Body

Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) is a food grade plastic that is resistant to most chemicals and solvents, including sodium hypochlorite. It has high abrasion resistance, mechanical strength and resistance to ultraviolet and nuclear radiation. PVDF is also resistant to fungal growth.

Open Junction Reference

Suspended solids and proteins found in food products will clog a conventional ceramic reference junction. This clogging will impede the measurement circuit between the indicating electrode and the internal reference resulting in slower response time, erratic readings, and frequent electrode replacement. The open junction design consists of a solid gel interface (viscolene) between the sample and internal Ag/AgCl reference. This interface not only prevents silver from entering the sample but also makes it impermeable to clogging, resulting in a fast response and stable readings.

Screw Cap Connector

The FC200S uses a screw cap connector. uses a screw connector. Screw connectors attach directly to the meter and can also be made interchangeable with other meters by using a Hanna BNC extension cables.

 

Specifications

Specification Name Detail
SKU FC200S
Reference single, Ag/AgCl
Junction / Flow Rate open
Electrolyte viscolene
Max Pressure 0.1 bar
Range pH: 0 to 12
Recommended Operating Temperature 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) - LT
Tip / Shape conic (6 x 10 mm)
Body Length 75 mm / 111.5 mm
Temperature Sensor no
Matching Pin no
Amplifier no
Body Material PVDF
Cable no
Recommended Use dairy, milk, semi-solid foods, yogurt
Connection Screw cap