ATC Portable Salinity Refractometer 0–100 ppt–Salinity Testing Device
The ATC Portable Salinity Refractometer 0–100 ppt (parts per thousand) is an optical testing instrument engineered to measure salt concentration and specific gravity in seawater, brackish water, and industrial brine solutions. Utilizing the principle of optical light refraction, this handheld device requires only 2 to 3 drops of water to deliver immediate, accurate readings without batteries or electronic calibration. It is widely adopted across Bangladesh's coastal aquaculture belts, academic marine research stations, and food production sectors.
Maintaining strict salinity levels is vital for coastal shrimp (Bagda and Galda) farming, hatcheries, and brackish-water aquaculture in regions like Khulna, Satkhira, Bagerhat, and Cox's Bazar. Sudden shifts in pond salinity due to rainfall or tidal changes can stress aquatic species, lower feed intake, and trigger disease outbreaks. The 0–100 ppt refractometer resolves this operational risk by featuring a dual-reading reticle that simultaneously displays salinity in parts per thousand (‰ / ppt) and specific gravity (d 20/20 SG), allowing field technicians to assess osmotic balance in seconds.
Engineered with built-in Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC) operating between 10°C and 30°C, the instrument automatically neutralizes temperature-induced reading deviations common in Bangladesh’s hot, humid field conditions. Built with a lightweight, non-corrosive aluminum alloy body, a non-slip rubberized hand grip, and an adjustable focus eyepiece, the unit ensures durable field performance. Victor Scientific Co. supplies complete testing kits including a hard protective case, transfer pipettes, calibration screwdriver, and cleaning cloth, with swift delivery nationwide.
✹ Key Features
Dual-Scale Optical Reticle
Simultaneously displays salinity from 0 to 100 ppt (‰) and specific gravity from 1.000 to 1.070 SG, eliminating manual conversion tables.
Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC)
Built-in bi-metallic compensation strip auto-corrects readings between 10°C and 30°C (50°F to 86°F), ensuring field accuracy under direct tropical sunlight.
Pure Optical Operation (No Batteries Needed)
Harnesses ambient outdoor or indoor daylight to illuminate the sample prism, delivering completely battery-free operation for field use.
Lightweight Aluminum Alloy Construction
Fabricated from durable, copper-plated aluminum alloy with an anti-slip knurled rubber grip that resists accidental drops and salty humidity.
Adjustable Focus Eyepiece
Equipped with a smooth diopter-adjusting focusing ring with a soft rubber eyecup to ensure razor-sharp reticle clarity for any user.
Effortless Distilled Water Calibration
Features an accessible calibration screw on the body that allows instant single-point zeroing using a single drop of pure distilled water.
✹ Applications
- Commercial shrimp (Bagda/Galda) hatcheries, nurseries, and coastal ghers
- Marine aquarium, reef tank, and public oceanarium water maintenance
- Brackish water aquaculture, crab fattening, and marine finfish cultivation
- Food processing, pickle manufacturing, brine preparation, and fish curing
- Oceanography, marine biology university research, and estuarine studies
- Industrial wastewater monitoring and soil salinity testing in coastal belt agriculture
✹ Why Choose ATC Portable Salinity Refractometer 0–100 ppt?
- Provides significantly higher durability and accuracy compared to fragile glass hydrometers.
- Requires only 2 drops of test liquid, allowing swift monitoring of micro-samples and larval tanks.
- Dual-scale visibility speeds up routine pond monitoring and field logging for hatchery managers.
- Resists seawater corrosion with an anodized metal barrel and sealed optical glass prism.
- Backed by Victor Scientific Co. with genuine quality verification and ready spare accessories.
✹ Benefits
- Safeguards aquatic stock by detecting fatal salinity fluctuations before mortality occurs.
- Reduces operational downtime with rapid 10-second sample testing and wipe-clean maintenance.
- Completely portable design fits into field pockets for pond-to-pond mobile audits.
- Delivers an economical, long-term testing solution with zero consumable battery expenses.
✹ About Victor Scientific Co.
Victor Scientific Co. provides quality laboratory equipment, measuring instruments and scientific tools in Bangladesh. We supply reliable products for educational institutions, industries, laboratories and professional users.