The scale is primarily based on the principle of . When light passes through a liquid, it bends (refracts) at different angles depending on the density of dissolved solids within that liquid.
The (symbol °Bx) is a measurement system used to determine the concentration of dissolved solids in a liquid, most commonly sugar. One degree Brix is defined as 1 gram of sucrose in 100 grams of solution , representing the strength as a percentage by mass. How it Works brix scale