Abbe Refractometer (MT-174 Series)
Product Specification Sheet
Abbe Refractometer (MT-174 Series)
Model Number: MTRF-13
The Abbe Refractometer (MT-174 Series) is a precision optical instrument designed for measuring the refractive index and sugar concentration of liquids and transparent solids with exceptional accuracy. Manufactured by Micro Technologies, the instrument features high-quality Abbe double prisms, a built-in thermometer, compensator, telescope, precision prism assembly, and direct sugar percentage reading. It is widely used in pharmaceutical laboratories, chemical industries, food processing, sugar mills, research institutes, universities, and quality control laboratories.
Product Specification
The Abbe Refractometer (MT-174 Series) is a highly accurate laboratory optical instrument developed for determining the refractive index of liquids and transparent solid materials. Manufactured by Micro Technologies, this instrument is widely used for quality control, chemical analysis, food testing, pharmaceutical research, and educational laboratory applications.
The instrument measures the refractive index (N.D.) from 1.3000 to 1.7000 with high precision and also allows direct measurement of sugar concentration from 0 to 95%, making it suitable for sugar industries, food processing laboratories, beverage manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and chemical research facilities.
The MT-174 Series is equipped with high-quality Abbe double prisms integrated with a thermostatic arrangement to ensure accurate and stable measurements. The precision optical system consists of a telescope, reading magnifier, reading detector, graduated scale, and radial arm, providing clear observation and easy interpretation of measurement results.
The instrument incorporates an Amici prism compensator, enabling precise observation of the line of achromatic separation while minimizing chromatic dispersion. This ensures highly accurate refractive index determination across a wide range of samples.
Its robust laboratory construction provides excellent mechanical stability and long service life. The ergonomic inclined viewing design allows comfortable operation during extended laboratory testing.
Manufactured by Micro Technologies, every Abbe Refractometer undergoes rigorous quality inspection to ensure dependable performance, high optical accuracy, and long operational life. It is widely used in pharmaceutical industries, chemical laboratories, sugar industries, food processing plants, universities, research institutes, hospitals, beverage industries, and industrial quality control departments.
Features
- Precision Abbe optical refractometer
- Refractive index measurement range 1.3000–1.7000
- Direct sugar concentration measurement
- Sugar measurement range 0–95%
- High-quality Abbe double prism system
- Built-in thermostat arrangement
- Amici prism compensator
- High-resolution telescope
- Reading magnifier
- Graduated measuring scale
- Precision reading detector
- Radial arm adjustment
- Rugged laboratory construction
- Comfortable inclined viewing design
- High optical accuracy
Benefits
- Accurate refractive index measurement
- Direct sugar percentage reading
- Suitable for food and pharmaceutical quality control
- High optical precision
- Stable and repeatable measurements
- Easy sample observation
- Durable laboratory construction
- Low maintenance requirements
- Reliable laboratory performance
- Long operational life
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Abbe Refractometer (MT-174 Series) |
| Product Type | Laboratory Optical Refractometer |
| Refractive Index Range | N.D. 1.3000 to 1.7000 |
| Refractive Index Accuracy | ±0.0001 (Direct Reading), ±0.00001 (Estimated) |
| Sugar Measurement Range | 0–95% |
| Sugar Accuracy | ±0.5% |
| Dispersion | N.D. 0.0005% |
| Optical System | Abbe Double Prism |
| Compensator | Amici Prism |
| Thermostat | Integrated |
| Observation System | Telescope with Reading Magnifier |
| Construction | Heavy-Duty Laboratory Design |
| Applications | Pharmaceutical Testing, Food Industry, Sugar Industry, Chemical Analysis, Research Laboratories |
Available Models
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| MT-174 | Standard Abbe Refractometer |
Optional Accessories
- Water Circulation Thermostat
- Calibration Standards
- Digital Thermometer
- Carrying Case
- Dust Cover
- Optical Cleaning Kit
- Calibration Certificate
- LED Illumination Unit
SKU System
- MT-174
FAQs
What is an Abbe Refractometer used for?
An Abbe Refractometer is used to measure the refractive index and sugar concentration of liquids and transparent solids for laboratory analysis and quality control.
What is the refractive index measuring range?
The MT-174 Series measures refractive index values from 1.3000 to 1.7000.
What is the measurement accuracy?
The instrument provides ±0.0001 accuracy by direct reading and ±0.00001 by estimation, ensuring highly reliable laboratory measurements.
Can the instrument measure sugar concentration?
Yes. The MT-174 Series measures sugar concentration from 0 to 95% with an accuracy of ±0.5%.
What optical system is used?
The refractometer features Abbe Double Prisms, an Amici Prism Compensator, precision telescope, graduated scale, and reading magnifier for highly accurate measurements.
Which industries commonly use the MT-174 Series?
The Abbe Refractometer is widely used in pharmaceutical industries, chemical laboratories, sugar industries, food processing plants, beverage industries, universities, research institutes, hospitals, and industrial quality control laboratories.
Can the MT-174 Series be supplied in bulk?
Yes. Micro Technologies offers OEM manufacturing, institutional procurement, government tender supply, distributor support, export orders, and bulk industrial supply.
Why Choose Our Products
- High-precision optical measurement
- Wide refractive index range
- Direct sugar concentration reading
- Premium Abbe prism system
- Durable laboratory construction
- Stable and repeatable results
- OEM and customized manufacturing
- Competitive pricing
- Bulk supply capability
- Strict quality inspection
- Professional technical support
- Reliable after-sales service
Call to Action
Looking for a reliable Abbe Refractometer (MT-174 Series)? Micro Technologies manufactures and supplies premium laboratory refractometers designed for pharmaceutical industries, chemical laboratories, sugar industries, food processing plants, research institutes, universities, hospitals, and industrial quality control facilities. Contact us today for customized specifications, OEM manufacturing, government tenders, distributor inquiries, bulk orders, or a competitive quotation.
