Description
Elevate your laboratory’s analytical capabilities with the Vee Gee Manual Polarimeter, a precision instrument designed for accurate optical rotation measurements. Featuring a full circular scale of 180, this polarimeter empowers you to achieve exceptional measurement clarity. Utilizing its finely tuned Vernier scale and responsive coarse/fine controls, rotations can be precisely measured to an accuracy of 0.1, with experienced users potentially reaching an impressive 0.05. Its robust, student-friendly design ensures reliable, heavy-duty use, making it an indispensable tool for both rigorous instructional environments and demanding quality control applications.
Experience intuitive and comfortable operation thanks to the thoughtfully designed optical assembly, which is tilted at a comfortable 15 angle from the horizontal. Measurements are effortlessly performed by rotating the large-diameter Vernier scale disc, which precisely adjusts the analyzer. This generous disc size facilitates highly sensitive comparisons of half-shadows, leading to a level of accuracy often unattainable with other manual polarimeters. The integrated, high-quality 2-part quartz disc within the polarizer creates a distinct divided field of view, providing clear visual cues: right-shadow shading indicates a dextrorotatory sample, while left-side shading signifies a levorotatory sample, ensuring confident and accurate interpretation of your results.
Key Features:
- Complete Sample Cell Set: Includes both 100mm and 200mm sample cells, each with a bubble trap, to accommodate various sample volumes and ensure precise measurements.
- Built for Endurance: Boasts a rugged design combined with straightforward operation, ensuring lasting durability and ease of use in busy lab settings.
- Versatile Applications: An ideal instrument for both critical quality control procedures and comprehensive instructional applications across chemistry, pharmacology, and food science.
- Wide Measurement Scope: Offers a broad measurement range of 180 for analyzing a diverse array of optical active substances.
- High-Precision Readings: Achieve a potential accuracy of up to 0.1, providing reliable data for sensitive analyses.
- Efficient LED Illumination: Equipped with a long-lasting, stable LED light source for consistent and clear sample illumination.
- Universal Power Compatibility: Supports a power output of 110/220 VAC, 50/60 Hz, and comes standard with a 110 VAC U.S. power cord for immediate operation.
Specifications:
| Item No. | Measuring Range | Resolution | Accuracy | Power | Size Dimensions | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4601P | 180 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 110 VAC (U.S. Plug) | 18.1 x 5.5 x 13 in | 11.5 lbs |









