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MI490 Photometer for edible oils
3. SPECIFICATIONS
Range
0.0 to 25.0 meq O
2
/kg
Resolution
0.5 meq O
2
/kg
Accuracy
±0.5 meq O
2
/kg
Light Source
Tungsten lamp
Light Detector
Silicon Photocell with narrow band interference filter @ 466 nm
Method
Adaptation of EC 2568/91 method and following amendments.
The reaction between sample and reagent causes a color
variation, proportional to the peroxide content expressed in
meq O
2
/kg.
Environment
0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) ; max 95% RH non-condensing
Battery Type
4 x 1,5 volt AA batteries
Auto-Shut off
After 15’ of non-use in measurement mode
Dimensions
225 x 85 x 80 mm (8.7 x 3.3 x 3.1”)
Weight
500 g (17,6 oz.)
Required Reagents
Code
Description
Quantity/test
MI490A-0
Peroxide Reagent A
1 vial
MI490B-0
Peroxide Reagent B
1 packet
