Ammonia Kit for Chemetrics V-2000
Manufacturer: Chemetrics, Inc.
The test kits employing the well-established Nessler reagent to determine ammonia concentrations are applicable to drinking water, clean surface water, good quality nitrified wastewater effluent, and seawater. In some waters, calcium and magnesium concentrations can cause cloudiness of the reagent. Adding a few drops of stabilizer solution (Rochelle Salt) will prevent this cloudiness. References recommend distilling samples prior to analysis. Results are expressed as ppm (mg/L) ammonia-nitrogen, NH3-N. Shelf life: although the Nessler reagent is stable, its high alkali content attacks the glass ampoule. The resulting precipitate interferes with color comparison. We recommend stocking quantities of CHEMets® and VACUettes® ampoules that will be used within five months. A two-month supply of Vacu-vials ampoules is suggested. Refrigeration will dramatically extend the shelf life of these products. The Salicylate Method offers the same sensitivity as the Nessler Method, and it is available in both visual and instrumental versions. The benefits that the Salicylate product line offers are that the shelf life of the ampoules is unlimited and there is no hazardous waste generation.
P6510
P6510WARNING! This product can expose you to chemicals including mercury, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.