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Butyrometer, Gerber Type

Manufactured according to BS.696 out of soda glass.

Product
Code	Description
*MP.890	3gr, Cheese, 40% x 1%
MP.891	5gr, Cream, 70% x 1%
*MP.892	Semi-Skim Milk, 4% x 0.1%, 10.94ml
*MP.893	Milk, 8% x 0.1%, 10.94 ml
MP.894	Double Qty Skim Milk, 0.5% x 0.02%, 21.88ml
MP.895	Double Qty Pipette, Skim Milk, 21.88ml

*Round Stem only; this size is not listed in the British Standard

Usage Guide

Butyrometers are used to determine the fat content of dairy samples. The product is treated with concentrated sulphuric acid to disrupt the emulsion. The resulting mixture is centrifuged in the butyrometer and the fat content read directly off the scale.