What should your Brix percentage be in your coolant?

Need Glycol Refractometers Coolant’s primary purpose is to lubricate and cool the work surface and tooling. Each coolant works best for a given application at a recommended BRIX scale concentration of it to water….Basic.

What does a refractometer measure in coolant?

A refractometer is used to determine a concentration of a metalworking coolant within an aqueous solution. It operates based on the principle of refraction. When rays of light pass from one medium into another, they are bent either toward or away from a normal line between the two media.

Can coolant concentration be checked with a coolant battery refractometer?

Refractometers can measure both Ethylene and Propylene glycol based coolant/antifreeze very accurately.

What is a Brix factor?

Brix measurement (or Brix scale) is a well-known application in the food and beverage industry, among others. Strictly speaking, the Brix measurement determines pure sucrose content in water: 1 degree Brix (°Bx) = 1g of sucrose / 100g of solution.

How do you calculate coolant concentration?

The application is very easy: It involves simply adding a few drops of the coolant emulsion to the refractometer. The fluid’s index of refraction can then be read off. The coolant concentration in vol. % can be obtained by multiplying the result with the specific factor of the product.

How do you check the concentration of ethylene glycol?

A handheld refractometer is easy to use. Just add a few drops of sample on the prism, hold up to a light source, and read the concentration on the scale inside the meter. A hydrometer is a tool used to measure specific gravity.

How do I check the pH level in my coolant?

Propylene glycol coolants may be tested with a paper test strip. The test strips are dipped into the coolant and then the color of the strip is matched to the chart to determine the condition. This method measures the pH of the liquid, an indication of the acidity level.

How is Brix calculated?

Brix can be measured using two different instruments: A refractometer or a hydrometer. A refractometer determines degrees Brix by measuring the refraction of light passing through a liquid sample. The test tube is calibrated to measure the amount of liquid displaced, and from that, determine how much sugar is present.

What can you do with an antifreeze refractometer?

This refractometer can help you figure out the freezing point of antifreeze in Fahrenheit, and you can also use it for battery acid. Antifreeze Refractometer for Glycol, Antifreeze, Coolant and Battery Acid. Antifreeze Tester for Measuring Freezing Point of Automobile Antifreeze and Battery Fluid Condition.

What can a battery refractometer be used for?

Battery/Antifreeze/Cleaning Fluids Refractometers These models are designed for testing the concentration of battery acids, antifreeze liquids and cleaning fluids. The percentage indicator indicates the point of freezing for both propylene glycol and ethylene glycol. It can also be used for checking the strength of electrolyte solution batteries.

How to check a brix refractometer for coolant?

To verify that it is calibrated you can put a few drops of straight water onto the lens, then close the lid. You should notice that the line reads just below the 30°F mark. This is the indication that it is reading correctly. Once you have your glycol mixture ready place a few drops of it onto the lens.

Why do you need a Brix scale hand refractometer?

Brix scale hand refractometers are also commonly used for controlling the ratio and concentration of various industrial fluids (water-miscible cutting fluids and industrial lubricants, etc.). They are developed to assist machine operators in maintaining the delicate water/coolant balance.