Calibration and Services – Refractometer Calibration

Sucrose solutions are an extremely easy to use medium for verifying and calibrating refractometers measuring in the Brix scale, as no special consideration is required when testing instruments at ambient temperature fitted with ATC. Sucrose solutions are typically used in the food, beverage and sugar industry.

Sucrose solutions are manufactured on a %weight/weight basis and are calibrated in accordance with EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005. A number of concentrations are available between 0 and 60 °Brix, all being traceable to NIST and ICUMSA.

Sucrose solutions are supplied in 15ml plastic dropper bottles complete with a Certificate of Calibration but may also be supplied in a larger quantity for high volume users or for customers wishing to verify the performance of density meters operating in the °Brix scale.

The Certificate of Calibration values for sucrose in % weight/weight, °Brix and refractive index as well as giving detail about traceability and uncertainty.

As sucrose solutions have a limited shelf life of 6-weeks, they must be purchased at the time of requirement. If a frequent calibration regime is operated, the administration cost of issuing purchase orders every time can be relatively high. Many users therefore choose to take out a supply contract on a single order that ensures trouble free regular delivery over a twelve month period.

For details about regular supply of sucrose solutions, please contact the Sales Team at Bellingham + Stanley to discuss the options.

Sucrose Solutions – General

Order Code 15ml Value (°Brix) Value (RI) SS00 0 1.33299 SS05 5 1.34026 SS075 7.5 1.34401 SS10 10 1.34782 SS112 11.2 1.34968 SS115 11.5 1.35015 SS12 12 1.35093 SS125 12.5 1.35171 SS15 15 1.35568 SS20 20 1.36384 SS25 25 1.37233 SS30 30 1.38115 SS35 35 1.39032 SS40 40 1.39986 SS45 45 1.40978 SS50 50 1.42009 SS55 55 1.43080 SS60 60 1.44193

Uncertainty: ±0.02 °Brix

Specification

Certificate: (ISO17025) Uncertainty (k=2) ±0.02 °Brix Shelf Life: 6-weeks Storage: Refrigerated at approx 5°C Do not freeze Traceability: ICUMSA NIST

Why is there not a UKAS mark on Sucrose Solutions supplied by Bellingham + Stanley Ltd. FAQ-GRP-052 (pdf)

Approved Contractor:  Bellingham + Stanley Ltd. is pleased to announce that Paragon Scientific Ltd., a leading manufacturer of calibration materials, has been appointed for the certification of sucrose solutions on behalf of Bellingham + Stanley Ltd.  By sending an order for sucrose calibration materials to Bellingham + Stanley Ltd., you give permission that Bellingham + Stanley Ltd. may subcontract certification to an appointed subcontractor in accordance with EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Clause 4.5.  The evaluation of calibration materials supplied by Bellingham + Stanley Ltd. or its approved subcontractor has been carried out in accordance with EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Clause 5.4.6 Estimation of uncertainty of measurement.  All Technical or commercial enquiries relating to sucrose solutions should be addressed to Bellingham + Stanley Ltd.