Can I use pH test strips to measure the pH of edible oils?
pH in simple terms, is a measure of how acidic or alkaline something is. It is measured on a logarithmic…
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FOM Food Oil Monitor not reading correctly?
Q: My FOM Food Oil Monitor from Ebro is showing the total polar compounds % result going down, even though…
How can I measure the peroxide level of oil?
Peroxides are the primary products of oil oxidation. Their identification gives us useful information about oil conservation and rancidity. The…
Sample preparation for Moisture Balances
Moisture balances require the user to understand how to test their particular material, having an idea of the results expected…
What is Kinematic Viscosity?
Kinematic Viscosity measurements are used in quality control and characterization tests in a wide range of fields. We’ve explored some…
Detection of fuel in AdBlue tanks with oil test paper
AdBlue is the brand name of a 32.5% aqueous urea dilution. Truck engines with SCR catalytic technology use…
How do I test for Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons ?
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) is a term used for any mixture of hydrocarbons that are found in crude oil. The presence and concentration…