Palm Oil Tester

Chemical Analyses on Palm Oil with CDR Palm Oil Tester

CDR PalmOilTester: palm oil analysis system for quality and process controlsCDR PalmOilTester is the analysis system for crude and refined palm oil, ideal to perform quality and process control tests in all production stages and at plant on in chemistry laboratories of food industry.

CDR PalmOilTester can determine:

  • Free Fatty Acids (FFA) in 1 minute
  • Peroxides in 4 minutes
  • DOBI & Carotene in 6 minutes
  • Iodine value in 2 minutes
  • p-Anisidine Value in 2 minutes

Thanks to its ease of use and reliability, CDR PalmOilTester is employed by palm oil producers in Asia, Africa and South America during all production stages.

Furthermore, CDR PalmOilTester is used in testing laboratories or directly on production lines in many food industries worldwide that use palm oil as a cooking oil and shortening or in the manufacture of margarine, non-dairy creamers and ice cream and so on.

It offers an analytical method that combines reliability of results with a simple and rapid use.

What is the CDR PailmOilTester System?

CDR PalmOilTester is a self-contained apparatus complete with everything needed to perform accurate chemical analyses on palm oil, at the mill, at the refinery plant, or at any stage of the production line.

LOOK INSIDE

CDR PalmOilTester: the all-inclusive system for chemical analyses of palm oil
  • An analyzer based on photometric technology, equipped with state-of-the-art LED emitters, reading cells and 37°C thermostated incubation cells.
  • A kit of low toxicity, disposable reagents. Reagents are pre-vialed, in package of 10 tests, 1 year shelf life, developed and produced by the research laboratories of CDR.
  • Pipettes allow for the collection of the correct volume of sample.
  • The Help function will lead you through the process “Step by Step”.
  • A graphic printer will immediately print the test results..

Save your time

CDR PalmOilTester can determine several parameters in palm oil, either crude or refined, relying on analytical procedures and dedicated reagents specifically developed by the research laboratories of CDR that allow:

  • a sample preparation that is quick and easy
  • making analytical procedures extremely fast and easy
  • removing all needs for complex calibration procedures.

Moreover, CDR PalmOilTester allows accelerating analytical procedures for crude and refined palm oil quality control because it features:

  • thermostated incubation cells
  • multitasking mode

These features allow performing several analyses at the same time on the same sample or sixteen different assays for the same parameter on a batch of different samples.

CDR PalmOilTester can be used to test crude, refined, and Kernel Palm Oil to determine:

Palm Oil

  • Anisidine Value (AnV)
  • DOBI & Carotene content
  • Free Fatty Acids
  • Iodine Value test
  • Peroxide Value
Test type Number of tests Code Measuring Range
Low Free Fatty Acids (FFA)
100 *300125 Palm oil: 0,01 – 0,54% Palmitic Acid
Palm Kernel Oil: 0,01 – 0,45% lauric acid
High Free Fatty Acids (FFA)
100 *300125 + *300129 1 – 12,57% Palmitic Acid
Palm Kernel Oil: 1 – 10,60% lauric acid
Peroxide Value (PV)
100 *300150 Refined oil: 0,1 – 25,4 meqO2/Kg
Crude oil: 0,5 – 60,5 meqO2/Kg
DOBI & Carotene 100 *300195 DOBI 0,1 – 20
Carotene 0,1 – 862,26 ppm of ß-carotene
p-Anisidine Value (AnV) 100 *300500 0,5 – 100 AnV
Iodine value (IV)
100 *300560 2 – 100 I.V.
CDR PalmOilTester: the fast, simple, and reliable analysis system for palm oil CDR PALMOILTESTER
Tests Free Fatty Acids (FFA)
Peroxide Value
p-Anisidine Value
Iodine value in Palm Oil
DOBI CAROTENE
Simultaneous analyses 16
Possibility of running several tests on the same sample si
Incubation module 37˚C thermostatic block with 16 slots
Internal memory to store analysis results si
Touch Screen Display si
Printer si
USB host port to connect USB memories si
USB port to connect to a PC si
Ethernet (LAN) port si
Wireless link for external printer
Dimensions and weight 32 X 29,5 X 13 cm (L x P x  H) – 2,8 Kg
Lithium ion battery

Fisher Scientific Isotemp Hotplate

Fisherbrand™ Isotemp™ Hotplate

Experience precise stirring control, exceptional safety and temperature performance for your routine protocols.

Advanced technology
  • Slow-speed stirring, consistent speed control, and strong magnetic coupling
  • Temperature adjustable in 1 degree increments
  • HOT TOP warning system designed to protect from accidental burns with prominent display when heating surface is above 50°C (122°F)
  • Automatic over-temperature protection
Flexible, robust design
  • Top plate choices in ceramic or aluminum
  • Raised display design protects electronics from spills
  • Optional temperature probe and splash guard protection shield
  • Variable sizes for different sample volumes
  • Includes stir bar

Lithium Tetraborate Metaborate Bromide Flux

Using Lithium Metaborate XRF Sample Preparation

Lithium metaborate (LiBO2) is a chemical compound used in borate fusion for x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis, and in fusion flux mixtures for other sample preparation methods.

It is available from XRF Scientific as lithium metaborate 100%, which is available in both granular and beaded physical structures, both of which have a high reactivity with acidic samples and a melting point of 845°C, accounting for its low volatility. It, therefore, has a high suitability to wet chemistry applications.

We also supply fusion flux chemicals comprised of lithium metaborate and lithium tetraborate (Li2B4O7), as well as various oxidizing additives, for a range of XRF sample preparation applications.

This article will explore pre-prepared fusion flux mixtures containing lithium metaborate in more detail:

Lithium Metaborate Fusion Flux Mixtures

Lithium metaborate can be mixed with lithium tetraborate to produce fusion fluxes of various ratios, each with different pH levels and XRF sample preparation applications. A granular x-ray flux mixture of 35.3% lithium tetraborate and 64.7% lithium metaborate, for example, has universal application for alumino-silicates and is more suitable to solid sample preparation for materials such as: iron ore; nickel; cement; mineral sands; and uranium. Its significantly increased melting point compared to pure lithium metaborate is also beneficial to the longevity and durability of fusion apparatus.

Fusion flux mixtures of lithium metaborate and lithium tetraborate with ratios of 50:50 and 66:34 are also available from XRF Scientific, for general purpose sample preparation of various pH neutral samples, including alumina. We also provide custom x-ray flux formulations with varying mixtures of lithium metaborate, lithium tetraborate, and additives such as sodium nitrate oxidizing agents – in the region of 5 – 20% of the overall mixture.

The chemical composition of the lithium metaborate flux required will vary based on the different physical structures and compound mixtures being prepared for analysis. Product selection at this stage is crucial for accurate results and data collection, as purity, moisture retention, and even surface area of a flux material can detrimentally affect fusion conditions, thus results of the XRF sample analysis.

Lithium metaborate is typically implemented to prepare samples as fused beads or discs for XRF analysis, as this system is intended to strip away the mineralogical structures of a sample to represent it homogenously, free of matrix effects. However, if a sample is prepared incorrectly, it can lead to poor and inaccurate results when the sample is analyzed through a spectrometer.

Fusion Fluxes from XRF Scientific

XRF Scientific provides a robust range of fusion flux chemicals for sample preparation, with a fully-transparent brochure of the chemical properties of each of our pre-prepared lithium metaborate and lithium tetraborate fluxes.

If you are unable to find a suitable mixture for your XRF sample preparation requirements, then please do not hesitate to contact us. Our team is available to provide support on the best chemical products for your unique sample preparation requirements.

Laboratory Sieve Shakers

ELECTROMAGNETIC AND DIGITAL SIEVE SHAKER FOR TEST SIEVES OF 200mm.Ø/ 203.Ø.
PRECISION AND REALIABILITY
THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY WITH INTERMITTENT SIEVING.
INCLUDES CLOSING QUICK SYSTEM AND SAFE SYSTEM “CISA PRESS”.
RECOMMENDED FOR MATERIALS WITH DENSITY >0,8 GR/cm³
SUITABLE FOR BOTH DRY AND WET SIEVING KIT.
MOVEMENT INDUCED ELECTROMAGNETALLY, COMBINING A ROTATORY DISPLACEMENT WITH A VERTICAL ONE OF THE SAMPLE. VOLTAGE: 230V- 50 Hz/ 110V- 60 Hz
MAXIMUM AMPLITUDE OF VIBRATION 2,00 mm.
DIMENSIONS:400 X 310 X 95 mm (without sieves).
NET WEIGHT: 27 KG

FAVORIT Stirring Hotplate

Features

  • Temperature controlled by efficient infinite energy regulator.
  • Precise and continuously adjustable temperature control.
  • Speed controlled by solid state electronic controller.
  • Smooth and continuously adjustable speed control.
  • Direct-drive motor provides quiet, reliable operation.
Technical Specifications
Plate Dimensions 7” x 7”
Max. plate surface temperature 520 ºC
Speed range unloaded 100  to 1500 rpm
Electrical supply requirement 230V, 50Hz, 1007W
Overall dimension (W x L x H) 220 x 295 x 115 mm
Catalogue Number P22008

FAVORIT Stirring Hotplate