QUIZ: Using Octapol with a Rudolph Research Saccarimeter

What is the primary function of a saccharimeter in sugar analysis? *

Measure pH level of sugar juice

Evaluate sugar purity via optical rotation

Detect the temperature of syrups

Separate solids from liquids

What makes Octipole a more environmentally friendly option compared to traditional clarifiers? *

It requires no mixing or activation

It contains no sugar derivatives

It is made of eight biodegradable chemicals

It only works on cane sugar

What is the correct procedure for activating Octipole? *

Add distilled water and let it sit for 24 hours

Heat it to 100°C before use

Mix the activator with the base reagent and shake for 5 minutes

Dilute it with ethanol and stir continuously

When filtering clarified sugar juice, what type of filter paper is recommended for faster flow rates? *

Double-ply flat filter paper

Cotton gauze filters

Fluted filter paper

Carbon-coated membrane

If the filtered solution is clear but still dark in color, what should be done? *

Reduce the sample size

Use distilled water to dilute it

Re-filter using more Octipole clarifier

Add a second filter made of diatomaceous earth

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