VELP Kjeldahl Digestion Units

The digester is a widely used instrument in laboratories performing nitrogen analysis for diversified applications in food&feed, beverage, environmental, chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

• The most common nitrogen & protein determination technique
• Applications in multiple markets
  Food & Feed / Beverages (nitrogen, protein, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen)
  Environmental (COD, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen)
  Chemical and Pharmaceutical (organic nitrogen) industries
• Conformity with multiple standards protocols
  AOAC, ISO, EPA, DIN etc.
• Kjeldahl analysis method
  – Break down the bonds that hold the polypeptides together
  – Convert them into simpler molecules such as H₂O, CO₂ and NH₃
  – Reactions can be speeded up
  by higher temperature used during digestion
  by the presence of acid, salt and catalysts
  – During the reaction corrosive, toxic gases are created
  for example SO₂ and SO₃
  – Gases can be neutralized using the VELP
  Dedicated pump, able to aspirate gases and vapors
  Scrubber to capture final traces of toxic fumes

Please check the VELP Kjeldahl Digestion Units