Are Colorimeter and Turbidity Meter the Same?

Usually turbidimeters operate in near-infrared, whereas colorimeters have various spectral ranges (colors) of the source available. Hence, a turbidimeter measures “cloudiness”, i.e., turbidity of colloidal samples, while the colorimeter can be used to measure the concentration of chromophoric substances.

Can colorimeter measure turbidity?

Unfortunately, it is not possible to measure turbidity using the colorimeter. The main difference is the placement of the detector and the wavelength of incident light. Turbidity is a measurement of the cloudiness of the water.

What is turbidity meter?

Turbidity meters are used to quickly measure the turbidity (or cloudiness) of water, caused by suspended solid particles. Understanding how turbidity meters work can help in achieving more accurate results and ensuring the samples and meter are handled correctly.