{"product_id":"brix-specific-gravity-refractometer","title":"Heathrow Scientific Brix\/SG Refractometer | 43004","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bts-heathrow-next20\" style=\"box-sizing:border-box;max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:12px 0;background:#fff;color:#26332C;font-family:Open Sans,sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-weight:400;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Open Sans,sans-serif;font-size:24px;line-height:1.35;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:30px 0 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eKeep wort readings in the right units\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eRead Brix and beer-wort specific gravity with the SGX-1 handheld refractometer and automatic temperature compensation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:28px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 260px;min-width:0;margin:0;text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/VEE-GEE-Scientific-Products-BRIXSPECIFIC-GRAVITY-REFRACTOMETER-43004_1579__14509.1724269939.jpg?v=1749332756\" alt=\"Heathrow Scientific Brix\/SG Refractometer | 43004 — Keep wort readings in the right units\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:360px;max-width:100%;height:auto;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#59665F;max-width:440px;margin:12px auto 0;\"\u003eManufacturer product view. Illustrated supplies show an application; refer to the stated order unit for the item supplied.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 280px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:Open Sans,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eKeep wort readings in the right units\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eSGX-1 presents Brix and beer-wort specific gravity on an optical scale. Its ranges are 0–32% Brix and 1.000–1.130 SG. Record which scale was used rather than writing an unqualified number. The stated application is beer wort; this listing does not claim a direct alcohol reading for fermented beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:28px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 280px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:Open Sans,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eA stable handheld measurement routine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eThe metal prism housing supports thermal equilibration, and the rubber grip reduces direct hand-heat transfer. The non-roll feature helps prevent movement when the instrument is set on a level bench. These handling details complement, but do not replace, the calibration and sample procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 260px;min-width:0;margin:0;text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/VEE-GEE-Scientific-Products-BRIXSPECIFIC-GRAVITY-REFRACTOMETER-43004_1580__49351.1724269939.jpg?v=1749332756\" alt=\"Heathrow Scientific Brix\/SG Refractometer | 43004 — A stable handheld measurement routine\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display:block;width:360px;max-width:100%;height:auto;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;color:#59665F;max-width:440px;margin:12px auto 0;\"\u003eManufacturer product view. Illustrated supplies show an application; refer to the stated order unit for the item supplied.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Open Sans,sans-serif;font-size:24px;line-height:1.35;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:30px 0 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eKnow the compensation and precision limits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eATC operates over 10–30°C. Brix resolution is 0.2% with ±0.2% accuracy; SG resolution is 0.001 with ±0.001 accuracy. Compare these specifications with the precision required by your process before choosing between optical refractometry and another measurement method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Open Sans,sans-serif;font-size:24px;line-height:1.35;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:30px 0 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eKeep the dedicated instructions at hand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eThe package includes a vinyl case, transfer pipet and manual. The SGX-1 PDF below covers its calibration and operation. A hydrometer may be an alternative for a different bench workflow, but differences in sample volume and method mean it should not be described as an automatically interchangeable result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"box-sizing:border-box;background:#F1F7F3;border-left:4px solid #245B45;padding:20px;margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:Open Sans,sans-serif;font-size:18px;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eConfirm the order unit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e43004 — 1 Each. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Open Sans,sans-serif;font-size:24px;line-height:1.35;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:30px 0 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eRelated choices for your workflow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left:3px solid #B7D0BF;padding:2px 0 2px 18px;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color:#245B45;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\" href=\"\/products\/precision-short-form-specific-gravity-hydrometers\"\u003eHeathrow Scientific Precision Short Form Specific Gravity Hydrometers – 12 in.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003eCompare a floating specific-gravity method when that is what your established procedure requires; verify the selected range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq_block\" style=\"border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0; margin-top: 40px; padding-top: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\" style=\"width: 100%; padding: 20px 0; font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 300; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eWhich two scales are provided?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eBrix and specific gravity of beer wort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eWhat is the Brix range?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003e0–32%, with 0.2% resolution and ±0.2% stated accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eWhat is the wort SG range?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003e1.000–1.130, with 0.001 resolution and ±0.001 stated accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eDoes it directly measure alcohol in finished beer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eNo direct alcohol measurement is claimed for this beer-wort refractometer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eWhat is its ATC range?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003e10–30°C. Follow the manual’s calibration and sample-handling requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eWhat is supplied?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eOne SGX-1, vinyl carrying case, transfer pipet and operation manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; background: #fff;\"\u003e\u003csummary itemprop=\"name\" style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; list-style-position: inside;\"\u003eIs it battery-powered?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"padding: 0 16px 14px 16px;\"\u003e\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"font-size: 0.97rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\"\u003eIt is an optical handheld instrument read through an eyepiece, not a digital-display model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Heathrow Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50280235368746,"sku":"BTS-43004","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/VEE-GEE-Scientific-Products-BRIXSPECIFIC-GRAVITY-REFRACTOMETER-43004_1579__14509.1724269939.jpg?v=1749332756","url":"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/brix-specific-gravity-refractometer","provider":"Blue Tiger Scientific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}