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26  LMS  Issue 2 | 2014 Petrochemical Koehler’s Automatic Density Metre K oehler’s range includes a wide variety of benchmark analytical instruments including the automatic density metre, the Koehler K86200, which uses the mechanical oscillator method of determination. The K86200 can determine concentration in a variety of formats. With the use of the VideoView™ Bubble Detection’s live on-screen video viewing at 10× magnifications, there is no more straining to see small difficult-to-detect air bubbles in the sample. This density metre can also provide a range of analysis of raw materials, production blend ratios and product release requirements for QC purposes. The software enables the development of unique measurement applications and creates a test method using an unlimited number of concentration tables and formulae to match the density measurement methods used in the laboratory. So whether one requires a density measurement for developing a new pharmaceutical application, or testing to meet QC requirements, the K86200 can provide the solution. Its touchscreen control and Windows-based navigation architecture is also intuitive. Density can be used to characterise the quality of crude oils, light and heavy fractions of petroleum and petroleum products. The test method covers the determination of the density or the relative density of crude oils, petroleum distillates and viscous oils that can be handled in a normal fashion as liquids are at test temperatures between 15 and 35°C. ⚛ Wirsam Scientific Tel:  011-482‑1060 / 021-386‑9020 / 031-709-0199 / 041-365‑2060 / 016-931‑1731 Email: [email protected] New Ready-to-go Distillation Unit A nton Paar has launched their new ADU 5 automatic distillation unit. The ADU 5 is a fully automated, compact, stand-alone distillation unit that is operated by a touchscreen interface. This makes it the ideal solution for performing high-precision atmospheric distillation tests. The complete ready-to-go system occupies a minimum amount of laboratory space and masters all standard fuel distillation test measurements. It comes ready for the determination of biodiesel and ethanol-blended gasoline, and is prepared for automatic dry point detection. Testing and results are in full compliance with ASTM D86 (Group 0, 1, 2, 3, 4), D1078, D850, ISO 3405, IP 123, IP 195. It meets the highest safety stan \