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Lactoscan
compared with the traditional chemical methods :
Compared to most traditional chemical methods , Lactoscan is a very easy
and safe automatic analysis method . It provides fast and reliable
results. In the following table are listed the benefits of Lactoscan,
compared with a chemical fat testing method such as Gerber :
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Features |
Lactoscan |
Chemical fat testing |
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Analysis time |
Approx. 90, 60, 30 sec.
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> 12 minutes |
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Parameters |
fat, protein, lactose, solids-non-fat, freezing point
depression,
added water, milk temperature, salt, density. |
Fat only |
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Operation |
Operator independent For non-skilled users
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Very operator dependent
For skilled laboratory personnel |
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Measurement |
Automatic
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Manual |
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Stability
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Simple and robust construction and no human errors
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Includes many accessories in testing and human handling |
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Accuracy
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2% CV |
~ 2.5% CV |
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Sample handling
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No sample treatment - analysis of cold samples
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Centrifuging, water bath, chemicals |
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Reagents |
No reagents |
Hazardous chemicals e.g.sulphuric acid |
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Technology
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Ultrasonic technology |
Approved reference method |
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Safety
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Offers operator safety
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Not safe to use |
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Value of ownership |
Low cost per analysis and quick adjustment in
production for optimal production economy. |
Costs for glass bottles, butyrometers,
centrifuge, chemicals, labor and long testing time => delay
in production adjustment
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