Tried and True: The Abbe Refractometer and Why You Need One

A tool invented in 1869, Abbe refractometers are a highly useful scientific instrument. First developed to measure the refractive nature of liquids, its inventor, Ernst Abbe, wanted to see just how much light bent within various liquids. Using his newly-invented instrument, he started categorizing various liquids into a refractive index.  In the 150 years since […]

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