QUIZ: Polarimeter Overview

What is a key difference between Rudolph polarimeters and some other manufacturers’ instruments? *

Rudolph uses rechargeable batteries for all models

Rudolph polarimeters are built with Glan-Thompson calcite prisms instead of thin film plastic sheet polarizers

Rudolph instruments are made only for food testing

Rudolph uses plastic cells to reduce weight

Which model is considered the most advanced and accurate polarimeter offered by Rudolph? *

Autopol 1

Autopol 4

Autopol 5 Plus

Autopol 6

What temperature control feature is standard in the Autopol 5 and 5 Plus? *

Manual temperature adjustment knob

USB-powered heat exchanger

TempTrol automatic electronic heating and cooling (15°C to 40°C)

Built-in infrared temperature scanner

Which Rudolph polarimeter accessory is specifically designed to handle strong acids and bases like 6 molar HCl? *

Plastic sample cell

Borosilicate glass flow cell

Ceramic quartz sample cell

Stainless steel container

What does Rudolph’s Autoflex R837 sample carousel allow you to do? *

Only load one polarimeter at a time

Measure samples by hand for better accuracy

Fully automate sample loading and combine measurements like RI, density, pH, and color

Freeze samples for future analysis

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