A practical guide to standard methods for analyzing oils, fats, waxes, and related substances.
This edition offers clear, tested procedures you can trust for accurate results.
This manual compiles instrument scopes, testing sequences, and reference data essential for pharmaceutical and food analysis. It covers polarimetry, refractometry, specific gravity, and general methods, plus practical dairy and fat analyses. The book aims to help students, researchers, and quality-control professionals work efficiently and consistently.
• How to perform common measurements with polariscope and refractometer, including temperature corrections and scale conversions
• Step-by-step procedures for fats, oils, waxes, dairy products, and related substances
• Reference tables and practical tips to improve accuracy and reproducibility
• Guidelines for preparing, performing, and interpreting analyses in real-world labs
Ideal for readers in chemistry, pharmaceutical science, and food analysis who need reliable, methodical guidance.