Hydrolysis Unit
Hydrolysis Unit
Velp HU6 Hydrolyis Unit, 6 Place
The Velp HU6 Hydrolysis Unit is the ideal and safe solution for hydrolysis with hydrolysis, filtration and washing of the sample in the same unit with simultaneous hydrolysis of six samples with minimum manual handling. The glass crucible is designed for use directly in the SER 148 Solvent Extractor Systems.
In the large majority of food and feed products the fats contained are chemically bonded with other components. For the determination of the total fat content of these samples, preliminary hydrolysis using hydrochloric acid followed by filtration and washing, is indispensible in order to free the fat molecules ready for extraction.
The Velp Scientifica Hydrolysis Unit HU6 is the ideal solution for the acid and basic hydrolysis of food and feed samples prior to solvent extraction. The HU6 performs hydrolysis in complete safety and handles six samples at a atime in order to maximise productivity.
The samples are heated in test tubes for approximately 1 hour at 170oC in an aluminium heating block offering excellent thermal homogeneity. The hydrolysed sample is then filtered in a glass crucible and washed with warm deionised water to eliminate traces of 4N hydrochloric acid (or 20% w/v ammonium hydroxide) used.
The HU6 is supplied with a vacuum pump (Venturi water pump) which reduces the filtration time and offers improved operator safety thanks to the reduction of acid fumes.
The glass crucible containing the hydrolysed and washed sample is oven dried before being placed in a desiccator. The crucible is then transferred directly to the SER 148 Solvent Extraction Unit avoiding any possible sample loss and ensuring improved accuracy of results.
Acid digestion:
- nuts (peanuts, walnuts, etc.)
- seeds (sunflower, soy, etc.)
- meat and meat products
- fishery products and derivatives
- cocoa and derivatives
- eggs
- cereal flours
- bread and baked products (bread sticks, crackers, croissants, etc.)
- pasta
- animal feed
Basic digestion:
- powder milk, concentrated milk and cheese which have a high lactose content (fresh cheese, mozzarella, etc.)
NOTE: For the simultaneous analysis of 6 samples, 2 glassware kits are necessary.
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Construction material:
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Chemical resistant painted stainless steel structure
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Number of samples:
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6
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Temperature range:
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10°C to 200°C
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Timer range:
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1 – 999 seconds
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Display:
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LCD display of set temperature and time countdown
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Programmes:
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20
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Power:
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1350W
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Weight:
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14.5 kg.
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Dimensions:
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335W x 570H x 450D mm.
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Ordering information:
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Cat, Number
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Description
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F30300110
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HU6 Hydrolysis Unit, 230V / 50-60 Hz
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A00000085
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Glassware kit for 3 positions
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Options
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A00000086
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Glass crucible P1 (pack of 6) – requires glass sand (A00000089)
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A00000087
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Glass crucible P3 (pack of 6)
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A00000088
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Glass bottle for waste collection
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A00000144
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Test tubes 42 mm. dia. x 300 mm. long, 300ml. (pack of 3)
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A00000089
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Glass sand, 2 kg. (for use in P1 crucibles)
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