Vloeistofindex
Vloeistofindex refers to the refractive index of a liquid, a measure of how the liquid bends and slows light compared with vacuum. It is typically denoted by n and is defined through Snell’s law, or equivalently as the ratio of the speed of light in vacuum to the speed of light in the liquid. The vloeistofindex is a dimensionless quantity that varies with wavelength and temperature.
Measuring the vloeistofindex usually involves refractometry or prism methods, where a sample is exposed to light
Temperature and composition strongly influence the vloeistofindex. Generally, increasing temperature lowers the index, while dissolved substances,
Applications of vloeistofindex measurements include quality control in food and chemical industries (for example determining sugar