{"product_id":"foodcare-ph-electrode-for-meat-products-with-bnc-connector-fc400b","title":"Foodcare pH Electrode for Meat Products with BNC Connector - FC400B","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 48px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHanna Instruments offers a wide variety of pH electrodes that are designed for many different applications. The type of glass used for sensing pH,  bulb shape,  body material,  type of junction,  type of reference and electrolyte used are just some of the design considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe FC400B uses low temperature (LT) glass,  conical bulb,  PVDF body,  and open junction with viscolene gel electrolyte. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 440px), 1fr)); gap: 36px 48px; margin: 0 0 48px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 0 0 140px; max-width: 100%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/9535\/5761\/files\/fc202x-conical-tip.png\" alt=\"low temperature glass\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 200px; min-width: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eLow Temperature Glass Formulation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glass tip uses a special LT glass formulation with a lower resistance of approximately 50 megohms compared to general purpose (GP) with a resistance of about 100 megohms. This is beneficial since many food products are stored at low temperatures. As the temperature of the glass decreases in the sample,  the resistance of the LT glass will increase approaching that of GP glass at ambient temperatures. If using GP glass,  the resistance would increase above the optimum resistance for the high impedance input of a pH meter. The FC400B is suitable to use with samples that measure from 0 to 50℃.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 0 0 140px; max-width: 100%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/9535\/5761\/files\/fc202x-conical-tip.png\" alt=\"conical tip\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 200px; min-width: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eConical Glass Tip\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe conical shaped tip design allows for penetration into solids,  semi solids,  and emulsions for the direct measurement of pH in food products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 0 0 140px; max-width: 100%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/9535\/5761\/files\/pvdf-body.png\" alt=\"pvdf body\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 200px; min-width: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003ePVDF Body\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) is a food grade plastic that is resistant to most chemicals and solvents,  including sodium hypochlorite. It has high abrasion resistance,  mechanical strength and resistance to ultraviolet and nuclear radiation. PVDF is also resistant to fungal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 0 0 140px; max-width: 100%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/9535\/5761\/files\/fc202x-open-junction.png\" alt=\"open junction\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 200px; min-width: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eOpen Double Junction Reference\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFC400B has an open double junction reference design. pH electrodes are available as single junction or double junction. See below for a complete description of the differences. The junction also known as a salt bridge is necessary component of the electrical circuit. Suspended solids and proteins found in food products will clog a conventional ceramic reference junction. This clogging will impede the measurement circuit between the indicating electrode and the internal reference resulting in slower response time,  erratic readings,  and frequent electrode replacement. The open junction design consists of a solid gel interface (viscolene) between the sample and internal Ag\/AgCl reference. This interface not only prevents silver from entering the sample,  but also makes it impermeable to clogging,  resulting in a fast response and stable readings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 0 0 140px; max-width: 100%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/9535\/5761\/files\/bnc.png\" alt=\"bnc connector\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 200px; min-width: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eBNC Connector\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FC400B uses a BNC connector. This type of connector is universal in that it can be used on any pH meter that has the female BNC probe input. Other type of connectors include DIN,  screw type,  T-type,  and 3.5mm to name a few. These types of connectors tend to be proprietary for a particular type of meter and are not interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 24px 48px; margin: 0 0 48px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 260px; max-width: 440px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/9535\/5761\/files\/electrode_fill_solutions_comparison.png\" alt=\"single vs double junction\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 340px; min-width: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eSingle Junction Versus Double Junction pH Electrodes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConventional electrodes are normally single junction. As depicted by the figure above,  these electrodes have only a single junction between the internal reference wire and the external solution. Under adverse conditions,  such as high pressure,  high temperature,  highly acidic or alkaline solutions,  the positive flow of the electrolyte through the junction is often reversed resulting in the ingress of sample solution into the reference compartment. If this is left unchecked,  the reference electrode can become contaminated,  leading to complete electrode failure. Another potential problem with single junction electrodes is the clogging of the junction due to silver chloride (AgCl) precipitation. Silver can be easily precipitate in samples that contain Tris buffer or heavy metals. When the electrolyte solution makes contact with the sample,  some AgCl will precipitate on the external face of the junction. The result is drifty readings obtained from the sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHanna’s double junction system,  as the name implies,  has two junctions,  only one of which is in contact with the sample as shown in the figure. Under adverse conditions,  the same tendency of sample ingress is evident. However,  as the reference electrode system is separated physically from the intermediate electrolyte area,  the contamination of the electrode is minimized. The likelihood of clogging of the junction is also reduced with a double junction electrode since the outer reference cell uses a fill solution that is “silver-free.” Since there is no silver present,  there is no precipitate forming to clog the junction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e FC400B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eName\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Foodcare pH Electrode for Meat Products with BNC Connector - FC400B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeasurement Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e pH: 0 to 12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReference Cell Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e double, Ag\/AgCl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJunction Type\/Flow Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e open\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType of Electrolyte\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e viscolene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e PVDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTip \/ Shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e conic (6 x 10 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatching Pin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e no\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. Pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 0.1 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature Operating Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) - LT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Length\/Overall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 75 mm \/ 111.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature Sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e no\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOuter Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e coaxial; 1 m (3.3’)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e BNC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e no\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e meat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManuals\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/manuals.hannainst.com\/FC400B\"\u003eFoodcare pH Electrode for Meat Products with BNC Connector - FC400B\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hanna Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67871187861873,"sku":"FC400B","price":21996.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/9535\/5761\/files\/fc400.jpg?v=1792645846","url":"https:\/\/hannainst.in\/products\/foodcare-ph-electrode-for-meat-products-with-bnc-connector-fc400b","provider":"hanna","version":"1.0","type":"link"}