Essential Considerations About pH Measurement

One of the biggest reasons why accurate and timely pH measurement is so important is adherence to the requirements of regulatory bodies. The local Department of Health in your area, for example, probably has a certain pH value in mind regarding the types of sanitation solutions that you can use to clean your equipment.

But controlling pH value is also important in terms of the food products that will eventually be released to the general public. The pH value of cheese directly impacts whether that food will be soft or hard. If you're trying to make sweet butter, you need to cool your cream at a very precise pH value after pasteurization has taken place. Ultimately, how successful you are in accomplishing your own goals is directly affected by pH value and other factors - which is why all of this is important to check on a regular basis.

Methods for pH Measurement in Liquids

Depending on exactly what you're trying to accomplish and how intensive your testing needs to be, there are a wide variety of ways to measure the pH of a particular liquid. Using a probe and meter is one of the most common, and indeed these will be found in the vast majority of the lab settings you might encounter. Using pH testing strips is also popular, as these contain a series of indicator bars that conveniently change color after exposure to the liquid in question.

If you're just trying to take a quick, general pH measurement, testing strips would likely be the way to go. If other factors like the temperature of the liquid must be acknowledged, however, you would probably need something a bit more advanced like a probe and meter.

Types of pH Measurement Products

Weber Scientific offers a wide range of different pH measurement tools and products to choose from depending on your needs - including tablet pH meters, benchtop meters, buffers and solutions, pocket meters and more.

One of our most popular products, for example, is the edge blu Bluetooth Smart pH Electrode and Meter. Not only does it offer a naturally sleek, clean and intuitive design, but it also brings with it Bluetooth connectivity for portability when you need it most. It has an internal clock and date and includes adjustable pH resolution functionality, which is key for streamlining measurement configuration for a plethora of routine applications. All told, this slim meter and probe can be used as a portable device (thanks to the onboard rechargeable battery) or it can be used in either its bench or wall cradle (both of which also power the device) depending on the situation.

If you're looking for something a little more compact, you might also consider the Checker pH Tester. This particular item is designed to supply users with a fast, easy and reliable way to take pH measurements from 0 to 14 pH with a resolution of 0.1 pH. It features an easy-to-read LCD screen that always puts the data you need front and center. If you ever need to replace the electrode, you can do so in seconds - all you have to do is unscrew the electrode from the meter body and attach a new one. It's fast, it's accurate and it provides you with about 3000 hours of battery life (or a little over four months of continuous use).

Learn About Weber Scientific

At Weber Scientific, we understand that the most powerful tool you have in terms of the ongoing success of your lab or other professional environment is ultimately the information you're gathering and using. We understand the importance of pH measurement tools and supplies and offer only the highest quality products designed by some of the most trusted names in the industry today.

Only by having access to the most complete, accurate and actionable information possible will you be in a position to accomplish your long-term goals - which is ultimately our most critical goal. Get more information about our pH measurement inventory (and all of our related products), our pricing and our story at Weber Scientific online.