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Experiment 09 · Aim & Apparatus

Specific Rotation

Aim

To find the specific rotation of freshly prepared sugar solution for different concentrations.

Apparatus

  • 01 Laurent's half-shade polarimeter
  • 02 Sodium vapour lamp
  • 03 Glass tube of length 20 cm
  • 04 Sugar
  • 05 Distilled water

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