Kjeldahl Distillation Unit for Protein Analysis

The Kjeldahl Distillation Unit for Protein Analysis is designed for laboratory determination of nitrogen in different types of samples. The measured nitrogen content can be used to estimate protein concentration using an appropriate conversion factor for the sample being analyzed.

In the Kjeldahl procedure, the prepared and digested sample undergoes an alkaline distillation process. Ammonia released from the sample is distilled and collected in a suitable receiving solution for subsequent quantitative determination.

The unit provides a practical laboratory setup for performing the distillation stage of Kjeldahl analysis. It is useful for routine analysis of food products, animal feed, grains, cereals, dairy products, fertilizers, agricultural materials and other suitable samples.

Its laboratory-oriented construction is designed for convenient operation, repeatable testing and routine quality-control applications.

Key Features

• Designed for Kjeldahl analysis
• Suitable for nitrogen determination
• Useful for protein estimation
• Laboratory distillation system
• Suitable for routine sample analysis
• Convenient operating arrangement
• Suitable for food and feed testing
• Useful for agricultural analysis
• Designed for quality-control laboratories
• Suitable for research applications
• Reliable laboratory construction
• Easy operation and maintenance
• Suitable for repetitive testing
• Institutional laboratory applications

Benefits

• Supports quantitative nitrogen determination
• Enables estimation of protein content
• Suitable for diverse sample types
• Useful for routine quality control
• Supports food composition analysis
• Suitable for feed-testing laboratories
• Useful for agricultural research
• Supports laboratory research and development
• Practical for repetitive analysis
• Suitable for institutional laboratories

Technical Specifications

Capacity, heater configuration, glassware arrangement, number of test positions and other technical specifications can be supplied according to the required configuration.

Working Principle

Kjeldahl Method

The Kjeldahl method determines nitrogen present in a sample through digestion, alkalization, distillation and quantitative determination.

Sample Digestion

The sample is first digested separately using suitable reagents to convert organic nitrogen into an appropriate form for subsequent analysis.

Distillation

After digestion, the sample is made alkaline. Released ammonia is distilled from the prepared sample.

Collection

The distilled ammonia is collected in a suitable receiving solution for quantitative determination.

Protein Estimation

The measured nitrogen value can be converted into estimated protein content using an appropriate conversion factor for the particular sample.

Typical Samples

• Food Products
• Animal Feed
• Cereals
• Grains
• Flour
• Dairy Products
• Agricultural Samples
• Fertilizers
• Plant Materials
• Research Samples
• Suitable Chemical Samples

Applications

• Protein Analysis
• Nitrogen Determination
• Food Testing
• Feed Analysis
• Agricultural Testing
• Dairy Testing
• Quality Control
• Nutritional Analysis
• Research Laboratories
• Chemical Analysis
• Academic Laboratories
• Product Development

Industries & Laboratories

• Food Testing Laboratories
• Feed Testing Laboratories
• Dairy Laboratories
• Agricultural Laboratories
• Research Institutes
• Universities
• Colleges
• Quality Control Laboratories
• Food Processing Industries
• Fertilizer Testing Laboratories
• Research & Development Centers

Items Supplied

• Kjeldahl Distillation Unit
• Required Distillation Assembly
• Suitable Connecting Components
• Operating Instructions

Supplied accessories and glassware depend on the selected configuration.

Optional Accessories

• Kjeldahl Digestion Unit
• Digestion Tubes
• Laboratory Glassware
• Receiving Flasks
• Burettes
• Fume Extraction Accessories
• Laboratory Stands and Clamps
• Suitable Replacement Glassware

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Kjeldahl Distillation Unit?

A Kjeldahl Distillation Unit is laboratory equipment used during the distillation stage of the Kjeldahl method for determining nitrogen and estimating protein content in suitable samples.

Can it be used for protein analysis?

Yes. Protein content can be estimated from the nitrogen determined using the Kjeldahl method and an appropriate conversion factor.

What samples can be tested?

It can be used for suitable food, feed, grain, cereal, dairy, agricultural, fertilizer and research samples.

Is digestion required before distillation?

Yes. In the Kjeldahl method, appropriate sample digestion is normally performed before the distillation stage.

Can it be used in food-testing laboratories?

Yes. Kjeldahl analysis is widely applicable to nitrogen and protein determination in suitable food and agricultural samples.

Is it suitable for quality-control laboratories?

Yes. The unit is suitable for routine analysis in quality-control, research and testing laboratories.

Can a Digestion Unit be supplied separately?

Yes. A compatible Kjeldahl Digestion Unit and related laboratory accessories can be supplied according to testing requirements.

Why Choose Micro Technologies?

• Suitable for nitrogen determination
• Useful for protein analysis
• Laboratory-grade configuration
• Suitable for routine quality control
• Food and feed testing applications
• Research laboratory applications
• Easy laboratory operation
• Accessories available
• Institutional supply
• Bulk procurement support
• Custom configuration options
• Technical assistance

Call to Action

Choose the Kjeldahl Distillation Unit for Protein Analysis from Micro Technologies for nitrogen determination, protein estimation and routine laboratory analysis. Contact us for detailed specifications, capacity options, accessories, pricing, customization, institutional procurement and bulk orders.