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Oxygen Ingress Measurement in Non-Transparent Bottles
Oxygen-Sensitive Cap OSC-PSt3
To measure the oxygen ingress in non-transparent bottles, the oxygen sensor spot type PSt3 has to be placed onto the transparent closure - the oxygen sensitive cap - which is adapted to the respective PET bottle. Three seals ensure the gas tightness of the closure. A safety screw adapted to the bottle thread is used to fix the closure.
- Non-invasive measurements
- No consumption of oxygen
- Measures oxygen in liquids as well as in gas phase
- Oxygen ingress determination under real conditions
Applications
Food & Beverage: Oxygen Permeation Measurement in PET Bottles
Non-invasive oxygen sensors measure both in liquid and in gaseous (headspace) phases. They perform through transparent materials up to a thickness of 10 mm and even through slightly opaque packaging. The measurement is carried out by firmly holding the fiber optic probe against the side of a PET bottle where the sensor spot is positioned. Adjustable mountings and bespoke fixtures are available. This system allows even the parallel measurement of different bottles as the fiber can be moved from bottle to bottle.
Technical
| Specifications | Gaseous & Dissolved O2 | Dissolved O2 |
|---|---|---|
| *after two-point calibration as described in the manual | ||
| Measurement range | 0 – 100 % O2 0 – 1000 hPa | 0 – 45 mg/L 0 – 1400 µmol/L |
| Limit of detection | 0.03 % oxygen | 15 ppb |
| Resolution | ± 0.01 % O2 at 0.21 % O2 | ± 0.004 mg/L at 0.091 mg/L |
| Accuracy* | ± 0.4 % O2 at 20.9 % O2 ± 0.05 % O2 at 0.2 % O2 | |
| Drift | < 0.03 % O2 within 30 days (sampling interval of 1 min. / at 0% oxygen) | |
| Measurement temperature range | from 0 to + 50 °C | |
| Response time (t90) | < 6 sec. | < 40 sec. |
| Properties | ||
| Compatibility | Aqueous solutions, ethanol, methanol | |
| No cross-sensitivity | pH 1 – 14 | |
| Cross-sensitivity | Organic solvents, such as acetone, toluene, chloroform or methylene chloride Chlorine gas | |
| Sterilization procedure | Ethylene oxide (EtO) | |
| Cleaning procedure | 3 % H2O2 | |
| Calibration | Two-point calibration with oxygen-free environment (nitrogen, sodium sulfite) and air-saturated environment | |
| Storage stability | 24 months provided the sensor material is stored in the dark | |
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FAQs
How can I prepare the calibration solutions cal0 and cal100 for oxygen sensors?
How do I import data into excel from a text file containing measurement data?
How do I verify whether the oxygen sensor is giving correct readings (performance proof)?
How does an oxygen sensor work?
How does salinity affect the oxygen measurement?
How does temperature affect the oxygen measurement?
The Stern-Volmer-equation
What are the response times for the oxygen sensors based on the 2 mm fiber like non-invasive oxygen sensors and oxygen probes?
What is the time of delivery?
Which substances can interfere with the optical O2, pH and CO2 measurements?
Manuals
Brochures
Software
PreSens Datamanager version 2.0.0.57 - Windows XP/Vista/7/8
PreSens Oxygen Calculator version 3.1.1 - Windows 7/8/10
Media
Video: O2 Sensor Spots