Lovibond® ICx

This application note describes the use of the Lovibond® ICx spectrophotometer for precise color measurement of lithium-ion battery electrolytes, enabling robust quality control in battery manufacturing. Color is used as a critical indicator of purity, as even slight discoloration can signal contamination or degradation that may impact battery performance, safety and longevity.

Discover how the ICx instrument provides rapid, repeatable measurements using established color standards, including the Platinum-Cobalt (Pt-Co/APHA) scale, Yellowness Index and CIELAB color space. These methods enable accurate quantification of color changes, helping manufacturers maintain stringent electrolyte specifications required in high-performance battery production.

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• Resource type: Application note
• Page count: 16
• Read time: 24 mins

Where product purity, safety and compliance are non-negotiable, conducting traceable color measurements for chemical quality or verifying battery electrolyte clarity is crucial for consistency and confidence.

Discover how the Lovibond® ICx can perform precise, objective color measurement of clear, transparent liquids in less than 10 seconds. Learn how this benchtop transmission spectrophotometer offers precision, durability and high-end optical performance.

Industries such as pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, petrochemicals, solvents, acids, and resins often demand tight color specifications to ensure product consistency, process control, and regulatory compliance. However, even subtle color deviations can indicate issues such as contamination, degradation, or incomplete processing which can compromise product performance and compatibility with downstream applications.

Discover how the Lovibond® ICx delivers repeatable Platinum Cobalt (Pt-Co) measurements, even at values below 10, which is essential for quality assurance in applications where color differences may be imperceptible to the human eye but chemically significant.

Explore the Lovibond® ICx – a cutting-edge benchtop, transmission, spectrophotometer engineered for the precise and objective color measurement of transparent, liquid, chemical samples. Its intuitive, multilingual, menu-based interface simplifies parameter selection, allowing measurements to be initiated with a single key press and completed in less than 10 seconds. Discover how it provides reliable, repeatable results with ease of operation.

Thursday, November 13, at 16:00 GMT | 17:00 CET | 11:00 EST | 8:00 PST

Unlock the secrets of the Pt-Co/Hazen/APHA scale for precise color determination of clear to colorless liquids in chemical, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, food, and beverage applications. This webinar is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the Pt-Co scale, its significance, and its practical applications across various industries.

During this session, Matthew Boeck and Matt Russell, Lovibond®, will discuss best lab practices and proven techniques, and will offer practical tips to achieve fast, accurate, and repeatable results. They will guide you through the intricacies of the Pt-Co scale, ensuring you gain the knowledge and skills needed to excel in your field. This interactive session will also provide you with the opportunity to bring your questions and challenges to the experts, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Key learning objectives

• Gain an overview of the Pt-Co scale its uses and applications
• Understand affiliated regulatory standards such as ASTM
• Explore methods and techniques for getting highly accurate and repeatable results

Who should attend?

Laboratory technicians and scientists looking for a reliable method of quality control when measuring clear to colourless liquids

Certificate of attendance
If you attend the live webinar, you will automatically receive a certificate of attendance, including a learning outcomes summary, for continuing education purposes.

If you view the on-demand webinar, you can request a certificate of attendance by emailing editor@selectscience.net.

Friday, July 17 at 15:30 BST | 16:30 CEST | 10:30 EDT | 07:30 PDT

Accurate color measurement at low Platinum-Cobalt (Pt‑Co), APHA, and Hazen levels remains a critical challenge for many laboratories. As demand grows for greater sensitivity, repeatability, and regulatory confidence, advanced instrumentation is essential to support robust quality control and reproducible results.

Join this SelectScience® TechTalk, held in partnership with Lovibond®, to discover how the new Lovibond ICx is setting a new benchmark in Pt-Co color analysis. Designed specifically for laboratories requiring high-accuracy spectrophotometric measurement, the ICx delivers enhanced sensitivity at low color values, improved repeatability, and streamlined workflows.

In this TechTalk, you will learn how to:

• Achieve more precise and reproducible Pt-Co measurements, even at low levels
• Reduce variability and improve data reliability for quality control
• Simplify laboratory workflows with user-friendly, efficient instrumentation
• Strengthen confidence in your APHA, Hazen, and Pt-Co color analysis

Whether you are working in water quality testing, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or food and beverage, discover how the Lovibond ICx can help you enhance performance, ensure compliance, and drive consistency across your color measurement processes.

Certificate of attendance
If you attend the live TechTalk, you will automatically receive a certificate of attendance, including a learning outcomes summary, for continuing education purposes.

If you view the on-demand TechTalk, you can request a certificate of attendance by emailing editor@selectscience.net.

TechTalk details

• Cost: Free to attend
• Location: Online
• Duration: 20 minutes

Registration is required to secure your place. If you register but can’t attend live, you will receive a link to the on‑demand recording once it becomes available.

Achieve precision, accuracy, and repeatability in your platinum cobalt (Pt-Co) measurements with the advanced Lovibond® ICx benchtop spectrophotometer. Designed to streamline your workflow, this compact and easy-to-use instrument features an intuitive, multilingual menu-driven interface. Delivering reliable results in just 10 seconds, discover how the Lovibond® ICx is built to support efficient and accurate color analysis in the lab.