VELP KjTabs VCM Kjeldahl Catalyst Tablets

The right KjTabs^TM to fit your needs

The addition of a suitable catalyst, along with high temperatures, influences the speed and the efficiency of mineralization in Kjeldahl analyses. Achieving the highest level of performance in a wide range of Kjeldahl applications is now possible with VELP Scientifica genuine catalyst tablets.

The use of catalysts is now recognized and officially accepted by the major standards such as AOCS, AOAC, AACC and ISO to accelerate Kjeldahl digestion.

The KjTabs^TM VCM consist of accurately pre-dosed tablets composed of sulfate, to increase the boiling point of sulphuric acid, plus Copper (Cu) as metal salt to accelerate the mineralization process.

KjTabs^TM VCM are universally applicable, with a low copper content
3,5g K2SO4 + 0,1g CuSO4 x 5H2O
1000 pcs

VELP analytical experts KjTabs^TM catalyst tablets application suggestions

The KjTabsTM VCM are the most suitable choice when performing Kjeldahl analysis in a great variety of industries such as food & beverage, agriculture, environmental, chemical & petrochemical:

• Protein determination in Nuts and Nut Products (almonds, nuts, hazelnuts, coconuts), grains and cereals
• N/Protein determination in flour (soya beans and lupins)
• Crude protein determination in meat and meat products
• Protein determination in compressed and granular yeast
• Protein determination in sugar, syrup, molasses
• Protein determination in wheat spaghetti and macaroni, egg pasta
• Nitrogen content determination in urea
• Total nitrogen determination in water
• Nitrogen content determination in raw natural rubber and rubber latex

VELP analytical department will be happy to help you in the choice of the most suitable KjTabsTM based on the application to be performed and on your laboratory needs.

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DK Series Kjeldahl Digestion Units - Brochure
DKL Series Automatic Kjeldahl Digestion Units - Brochure [EN]

Application notes

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Guidelines for choosing the correct Velp Kjtabs in Kjeldahl Analysis