LaMotte ALKALINITY TEST KIT AB-TAO User Manual

ALKALINITY TEST KIT

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AUTOMATIC BURET METHOD

CODE 7129

QUANTITY CONTENTS CODE

2 x 250 mL *Alkalinity Titration Reagent *4015-K 100 BCG-MR Indicator Tablets T-2311-J 100 Phenolphthalein Tablets T-2246-J 1 Graduated Cylinder, 50 mL, glass 0418 2 Erlenmeyer Flasks, 125 mL, glass 0431 1 Automatic Buret, squeeze valve 0427

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail, phone or fax.

To order individual reagents or test kit components, use the specified code number.

Read the LaMotte Automatic Buret Instruction Manual before proceeding.

PRO CE DURE

1. Fill the graduated cylinder (0418) to the 50 mL line with sample water. Transfer to a 125 mL Erlenmeyer flask (0431).

2. Add one Phenolphthalein Tablet (T-2246). If the solution turns red, P Alkalinity is present; proceed to Step 3. If the solution is colorless, P Alkalinity is zero; proceed to Step 4.

3. Fill buret (0427) with *Alkalinity Titration Reagent (4015). While swirling flask, slowly add *Alkalinity Titration Reagent until red color disappears. Record buret reading as Value P. Do not refill buret if determining T Alkalinity.

NOTE: If chlorine levels greater than 2 ppm are present, the chlorine should be neutralized before testing for T Alkalinity. Use a dechlorinating agent, such as 1 drop of 0.1N Sodium Thiosulfate (6155).

4. To the same flask add one BCG-MR Indicator Tablet (T-2311). Solution will turn greenish-blue.

5. While gently swirling flask, titrate sample with *Alkalinity Titration Reagent until greenish-blue color changes to pink. Record buret reading as Value T.

6. Multiply Value P by 20. Record as ppm P Alkalinity as CaCO3.

Value P x 20 = P Alkalinity as ppm CaCO

3

7. Multiply Value T by 20. Record as ppm T Alkalinity as CaCO3.

Value T x 20 = T Alkalinity as CaCO

3

NOTE: Methyl Orange Indicator (2230) may be used in place of the

BCG-MR Indicator Tablets to run the test for Total Alkalinity. The color change will be from yellow to orange-red at the endpoint.

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ALKALINITY TEST KIT

L

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AUTOMATIC BURET METHOD

MODEL AB-TAO • CODE 7129

QUANTITY CONTENTS CODE

2 x 250 mL *Alkalinity Titration Reagent *4015-K

100 BCG-MR Indicator Tablets

100 Phenolphthalein Tablets

1 Graduated Cylinder, 50 mL, glass 0418 2 Erlenmeyer Flasks, 125 mL, glass 0431 1 Automatic Buret, squeeze valve 0427

WARNING: Reagents marked with a * are considered to be potential health hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents see MSDS CD or www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail, phone or fax..