Refractometry solves many of the chemical industry’s liquid measurement challenges

Published: 13-Feb-2026

Liquid measurements are essential for process control and optimisation, as well as energy efficiency and quality control. However, monitoring can be particularly challenging in the chemical industry

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Maria Nyman (pictured) from Vaisala explains why refractometry is the ideal solution for many chemical monitoring applications

Inline process refractometers can measure concentration in a wide variety of process liquids.

The key features of this technology, which is based on the refractive index (RI) of a liquid, are that RI measurement is very accurate and reliable … and can operate in problematic and aggressive environments.

Reliable measurements

RI is a physical property of a liquid, proportional to its concentration, and can be described as the bending of light at the surface of that liquid. 

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