Bangalore, Apr 09, 2010: Metrohm has introduced 873 Biodiesel Rancimat, a modern, PC controlled instrument for the convenient determination of the oxidation stability of oils and fats. Oxidation stability is an important quality criterion for biodiesel and vegetable oils and must therefore be checked regularly during manufacture and storage. With the 873 Biodiesel Rancimat, this determination can be carried out simply and reliably.

The addition of suitable antioxidants slows down the oxidation process. The effectiveness of antioxidants can also be determined with the 873 Biodiesel Rancimat. The temperature can be set very accurately and reproducibly by using the GLP Set with certified temperature sensor; this further improves the precision of the results.