Digital performance refractometer:
Abbemat
- For routine quality control measurements of refractive index and concentration at a precision of
- +/-0.0001 nD
- Avoids human errors by showing a clear pass/fail result
- Connects to other Anton Paar instruments for multiparameter measurements
upon request
Abbemat refractometers allow fast and non-destructive refractive index and concentration measurements. All instruments of the Performance and Performance Plus lines provide full compliance with 21 CFR Part 11, including user levels, audit trail, and forgery-proof data export. The Abbemat T-Check feature precisely calibrates and adjusts the surface temperature of the measuring prism of all Anton Paar refractometers.
They are factory-calibrated with official standards from the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB, National Metrology Institute of Germany).
Independent of sample properties you can measure liquids, pastes, polymers, solids, turbid, colored, or opaque samples. A wide range of methods is available for each Abbemat model, allowing fast and precise concentration measurements of binary solutions.
Key features

More than refractive index – precise concentration measurement
Besides the standard application of refractive index measurements, Abbemat refractometers are the instruments of choice for concentration measurement of binary solutions, e.g. acids or bases. The advantages of Abbemat refractometers compared to other concentration measuring techniques are measuring speed, ease of operation, highest accuracy, low sample volume and no need of sample preparation. More than 200 methods are available for all industries, e.g. pharma, food, beverage or chemical.

Durability for a long product life
Apart from the fan, there are no moving parts in the refractometer and therefore no wear. The LED light source guarantees 100,000 hours of operation. The measuring prism is almost as hard as a diamond and therefore virtually indestructible. Both the prism and the surrounding sample well are resistant to aggressive chemicals. An optional sample well made of Hastelloy® is available.

Fit for the pharmaceutical industry
The Abbemat software fully supports the requirements of the pharmaceutical industry, including GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5, USP, and international pharmacopoeia (e.g. Ph. Eur., JP). User management, audit trail, check and adjustment history, and electronic signature are just a few examples of the powerful pharma-compliant configuration possibilities of the Abbemat line. To minimize the time it takes to integrate your new Abbemat into your workflow, Anton Paar offers a Pharma Qualification Package.
Additionally, Anton Paar offers attractive data management solutions for the Abbemat 350/550 refractometer models to guarantee a high level of data integrity and usability.

On-site temperature calibration and adjustment
The temperature is the biggest influencing factor on the refractive index. To ensure accurate results, the built-in Peltier temperature control adjusts the temperature at the prism/sample interface at an unmatched accuracy within seconds. The patented Abbemat T-Check calibrates and adjusts the surface temperature of the measuring prism for precise and traceable results. To ensure full traceability, the temperature adjustments are automatically documented in the audit trail of Abbemat.

Simplification of your work
A wide range of accessories allow the adaption to every task: There are accessories available for the measurement of volatile to solid samples, low sample volumes, or samples containing particles. The Abbemat refractometers can be connected to other Anton Paar instruments, e.g. to measure density, optical rotation, or viscosity alongside refractive index and concentration. With the Performance Plus line refractometers you can automate sample filling and measurement of up to 96 samples with a sample changer or use an optional built-in peristaltic pump to fill the measuring cell with your sample.
Technical specifications
Measuring ranges Refractive index scale (RI) | Abbemat 300/350 | Abbemat 500/550 |
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Range nD | 1.26 to 1.72 | 1.26 to 1.72 |
Resolution nD | ± 0.00001 | ± 0.000001 |
Accuracy nD 1) | ± 0.0001 | ± 0.00002 |
Repeatability nD 1) | ± 0.0001 | ± 0.000002 |
Measuring ranges Brix scale | ||
Range | 0 to 100 % | 0 to 100 % |
Resolution | 0.01 % | 0.001 % |
Accuracy | 0.05 % | 0.015 % |
Measuring range Temperature | ||
Range | 4 to 85 °C | 4 to 85 °C |
Temperature probe accuacy 1) | ± 0.05 °C | ± 0.03 °C |
Temperature probe stability 1) | ± 0.002 °C | ± 0.002 °C |
Additional information | ||
Wetted parts | FFKM, PP GF 30, stainless steel | |
Sapphire | ||
Light source | LED light source, average lifetime > 100,000 h | |
Wavelength | 589 nm | |
Minimum sample amount | approx. 0.2 mL | |
Measuring time | 5 seconds per sample (after temp. equilibration) | |
Scales/methods | Sugar scales, syrup and honey scales, alcohol scales, urine scales, serum scales, more than 70 scales available | |
Interfaces |
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Dimensions (W x H x D) | 300 mm x 145 mm x 330 mm (11.8 in x 5.7 in x 13 in) | |
Weight | 6.5 kg (14.3 lb) | |
1) valid at refractometric standard conditions (T = 20 °C, λ = 589 nm, ambient temperature = 23 °C) |
Standards
AOAC
ASTM
DIN
ICUMSA
ISI
OIML
OIV
Pharmacopoeia Europe (Ph. Eur.)
U.S. Pharmacopoeia (USP)
Anton Paar Certified Service
- More than 350 manufacturer-certified technical experts worldwide
- Qualified support in your local language
- Protection for your investment throughout its lifecycle
- 3-year warranty
Documents
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Automated °Brix Measurements of Maple Syrup Application Reports
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Chemical | Acetic Acid: A Weak Acid of High Importance Application Reports
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Chemical | Ammonium Hydroxide - A Multitalented Chemical Application Reports
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Chemical | Antifreeze Solutions - Propylene and Ethylene Glycol Application Reports
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Chemical | Citric Acid Application Reports
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Chemical | Hydrochloric / Muriatic Acid – Spirit of Salt Application Reports
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Chemical | Hydrogen Peroxide - The All-rounder Application Reports
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Chemical | Isopropyl Alcohol (2-Propanol) Application Reports
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Chemical | N,N-Dimethylformamide (DMF) – The Universal Solvent Application Reports
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Chemical | Nitric Acid Application Reports
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Chemical | Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) Application Reports
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Clear Vision – Refractometer Applications for Ophthalmology Application Reports
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Determination of Alcohol and Extract content in Spirits and Liqueurs Application Reports
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Food | Apparent Purity of Sucrose and Technical Sugar Solutions Application Reports
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Food | Determination of Moisture in Honey Application Reports
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Food | Dry Matter In Syrup Application Reports
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Food | Fat Determination of Chocolate Products Application Reports
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Food | Fat Oil and Essential Oil Application Reports
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Food | Fats and Oils - Important Parameters Application Reports
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Food | Liquid Food Flavors with SVM 3001 and Abbemat Refractometer Application Reports
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Food | Total Solids Milk Application Reports
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Measuring Formic Acid Concentration Using an Abbemat Refractometer Application Reports
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Measuring the Sulfuric Acid Concentration with an Anton Paar Refractometer Application Reports
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Nonvolatile Matter in Floor Polishes Application Reports
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Petro | ASTM1218 RI Dispersion of Hydrocarbons Application Reports
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Petrochemical | AdBlue®/DEF: Refractometric Analysis Application Reports
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Quality Control of Liquids for E-Cigarettes Application Reports
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Refractometer Sugar Application Reports
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Software Features of Anton Paar Instruments for the Pharma Industry Application Reports
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Solids in Tomatoes Application Reports
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Stay Healthy – Make Use of Hand Sanitizer Application Reports
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Take the Fast Lane - Replace Titration with Refractometry Application Reports
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Tips and Tricks - Refractometer 1 Application Reports
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Tips and Tricks - Refractometer 2 Application Reports
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Tips and Tricks - Refractometer 3 Application Reports
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Urine Application Reports
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O-Ring 60X2,5 Nbr 70 +/-5 shore
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

CRM GUM Isooctane nD 1,391.. 10ml
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

CRM GUM Chlorocyclohexane nD 1,462. 10ml
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

CRM GUM Tetrachloroethene nD 1,506. 10ml
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

CRM GUM Methylnaphthalene nD 1,616. 10ml
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

CRM GUM 1-Bromonaphthalene nD 1,658 10ml
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

CRM PTB Cyclohexane nD 1,426.. 10ml
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

CRM AP Ultrapure Water nD 1,3329.. 20ml
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

CRM PTB Tetrachloroethene nD 1,506. 10ml
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

Pasteur Pipette 3ml
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

CRM PTB Ultrapure Water nD 1,3329.. 20ml
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

CRM PTB 1-Bromonaphthalene nD 1,658 10ml
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

CRM PTB Chlorocyclohexane nD 1,462. 10ml
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

CRM PTB 2,4-Dichlorotolue. nD 1,546 10ml
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

CRM PTB Isooctane nD 1,391.. 10ml
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

CRM PTB Methylnaphthalene nD 1,616. 10ml
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

Flowcell With Filling Funnel PL/PPL, Com
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

CRM GUM 2,4-Dichlorotolue. nD 1,546 10ml
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

O-Ring 7,65X1,78 Fpm
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

REDUCER LUER TO RECORD VYGON (1 PCS)
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

Valved Coupling Insert
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

Valved In-Line Coupling Body
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

PH ELECTRODE HAMILTON PH=0-14 0-80°
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

Female Luer to 1/4-28 Male Adapter
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

Hose Tygon 2375 I.D.=1,6 O.D.=3,2
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

TUBE d=2,1 D=2,4 L=20 1.4571
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

O-Ring 28 X 2, Material Fpm
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

O-Ring 42 X 2 Fkm 75 +/-5 shore
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

O-Ring 42X2 Epdm 50 +/-5 shore
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

O-Ring 10,82X1,78 Chemraz 505 75shore
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

O-Ring 42X2 FFKM 75 +/-5 shore
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

Sample changer:
Xsample 520
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550
- The multi-sample changer that provides first-class filling at a snap
- Handles up to 96 samples in one magazine
- Ideal for beer, wine, soft drinks, syrups, and other aqueous samples which can be replaced without intermediate cleaning
- Multiple fillings from the same vial if required

Temperature check module:
Abbemat T-Check
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550
- On-site surface temperature calibration and adjustment
- Precise refractive index measurements at the correct temperature
- Fully traceable results
- Pharmaceutical qualification documentation available

Micro Flow Cell for Abbemat Performance Line and Performance Plus Line
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

Magnetic Sample Cover for Abbemat Performance Line and Performance Plus Line
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

Pharma Qualification and Validation Package for Abbemat
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

Accessory for Abbemat:
Sample presser
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

Accessory for Abbemat:
Flow cells
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

Flow Cell PPSGF40 4.5 mm Tube, Com.
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

Drying Cartridge MCP 100/150
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

Microflowcell PPSGF40 ABBEMAT PL/PPL Com
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

Microflowcell 1.4404 ABBEMAT PL/PPL, Com
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

Magnetic Sample Cover ABBEMAT PL/PPL
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

Protective Cover for ABBEMAT PL/PPL
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

Drying Cartridge Vg952394440-12-158-5263
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

Micro Flow Cell PFA , Complete
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

Sample Cover Viscous Samples ABBEMAT
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550

Low Vol Adapter Compl ABBEMAT PL/PPL
Abbemat Performance 300 | Performance 500 | Performance Plus 350 | Performance Plus 550