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9500 ternary liquid analyser

Measure two chemical concentrations in a defined liquid mixture with complementary process measurements and PMA support.

Separate two changing concentrations

When two chemicals change independently in a liquid, a single ultrasonic velocity reading may not identify which concentration has changed. The Rhosonics 9500 ternary analyser combines measurements to resolve the defined mixture.

The current chemical concentration brochure describes ultrasonic velocity, temperature and conductivity for CCM 9500. The dedicated product page also describes configurations combining velocity and density. PMA can confirm the appropriate measurement combination for your chemistry.

Typical reviews include electrolytes and surface-treatment fluids. A published CCM example is sulphuric acid and copper-ion concentration in copper-foil production. The model and calibration must represent the full formulation.

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Rhosonics 9500

Features that support your measurement

Two concentration results

Review two chemical components in a liquid system, rather than assuming one changing component.

Complementary measurements

Combine the ultrasonic response with a second suitable measurement to distinguish the concentrations.

Application-defined calibration

Base the relationship on the actual chemicals, temperature and expected operating region.

Technical details and configuration

Match the selected sensor and analyser to the process. PMA can confirm the current configuration and supply the relevant technical documents.

Measurement purpose

Two chemical concentrations in a defined ternary liquid mixture.

Published CCM 9500 principle

Speed of sound, temperature and conductivity, according to the current manufacturer CCM brochure.

Other configurations

The dedicated product page describes velocity-plus-density arrangements. Confirm the supplied model and sensor combination.

Process definition

Supply both components, carrier liquid, concentration ranges, contaminants, temperature and reference methods.

Industries and applications

Copper-foil electrolytes

Review sulphuric acid and copper-ion concentration with the appropriate process calibration.

Surface-treatment fluids

Assess defined plating or treatment-bath mixtures where two concentrations vary.

Mixed chemical solutions

Check whether the selected measurement combination can distinguish the components across the operating range.

Define the measurement objective and reference method before selecting the analyser. PMA can review the process conditions and the evidence needed to validate the proposed installation.

Over 50 years of process measurement experience

PMA has supported process measurement and analysis since 1971. We bring the instrument, the installation and the measurement objective together.

Share your process conditions with our team. We can help with product selection, application review, commissioning and ongoing support.

Resources for your project

Manufacturer brochure

Read the public Rhosonics brochure for the measurement principle and published technical information.

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Specialist product guidance

Explore PMA’s dedicated ultrasoundmeter.co.uk product information and application library.

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Frequently asked questions

What does ternary mean in this application?

It describes a defined mixture of two chemical components and a carrier liquid. The analyser uses suitable independent measurements and calibration to determine the component concentrations.

Is the 9500 ternary analyser a universal COD analyser?

No. Rhosonics describes a separate CCM COD configuration for sugar-based wastewater. Do not transfer that application or its calibration to a general 9500 ternary analyser.

What happens if another constituent changes?

An unmodelled constituent can affect the measurement relationship. Include foreseeable formulation changes and contaminants in the application review and reference evidence.

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