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Ammonia Test Kits & Refills
Ammonia Test Kits & Refills
Ammonia Test Kits & Refills
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Ammonia Test Kits & Refills

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Ammonia Test Kits & Refills (Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol (HBA) & Direct Nesslerization methods)

 

Methods

Low-level ammonia nitrogen may be naturally present in water as a result of the biological decay of plant and animal matter. Higher concentrations in surface waters can indicate contamination from waste treatment facilities, raw sewage, industrial effluents (particularly from petroleum refineries), or fertilizer runoff. Excessive ammonia concentrations are toxic to aquatic life.

The Direct Nesslerization Method

Reference: ASTM D 1426-08, Ammonia Nitrogen in Water, Test Method A. APHA Standard Methods, 18th ed., Method 4500-NH3 C – 1988.

The water ammonia 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 Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol (HBA) Method

References: Krom, Michael D., Spectrophotometric Determination of Ammonia: A Study of a Modified Berthelot Reduction Using Salicylate and Dichloroisocyanurate, The Analyst, V105, pp. 305-316, 1980.
In the water ammonia test kit that employs the Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol chemistry, free ammonia reacts with hypochlorite to form monochloramine. Monochloramine reacts with HBA, in the presence of sodium nitroferricyanide, to form a green colored complex. This test method measures the sum of free ammonia and monochloramine. Results are expressed in ppm (mg/L) ammonia-nitrogen, NH3-N.The Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol Method offers sensitivity similar to the Nesslerization Method and there is no generation of mercury-containing waste.

 

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Ammonia 0-4 & 0-80 ppm Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol Method

Part#: K-1420

Minimum Detection Limit: 0.125 ppm

Analysis Time: 6 minutes

Shelf life: An accessory solution contained in this kit has a shelf-life of 8 months.

Kit comes in a plastic case and contains everything needed to perform 30 tests (except distilled water):  Refill, Comparator, Stabilizer Solution, Catalyzer Solution, Activator Solution, 25 mL sample cup, 3 mL syringe, and instructions.

Applicable Refill Kit Part# R-1402, contains 30 self-filling CHEMets® ampoules to refill kit K-1420 for the analysis of ammonia. R-1402 is compatible with C-1404 comparators.

Ammonia 0-125 & 0-2500 ppm Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol Method

Part#: K-1420D

Minimum Detection Limit: 8 ppm

Analysis Time: 6 minutes

Shelf life: An accessory solution contained in this kit has a shelf-life of 8 months.

Kit comes in a plastic case and contains everything needed to perform 30 tests (except distilled water):  Refill, Comparator, Stabilizer Solution, Catalyzer Solution, Activator Solution, 25 mL sample cup, 3 mL syringe, dilutor snapper cup, sample cup top, micro test tube and instructions.

Applicable Refill Kit Part# R-1402D, contains 30 self-filling VACUettes® ampoules to refill kit K-1420D for the analysis of ammonia. R-1402D is compatible with C-1404D comparators. 

Ammonia 0-500 & 0-10,000 ppm Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol Method

Part#: K-1420B

Minimum Detection Limit: 30 ppm

Analysis Time: 6 minutes

Shelf life: An accessory solution contained in this kit has a shelf-life of 8 months.

Kit comes in a plastic case and contains everything needed to perform 30 tests (except distilled water):  Refill, Comparator, Stabilizer Solution, Catalyzer Solution, Activator Solution, 25 mL sample, 3 mL syringe, dilutor snapper cup, sample cup top, micro test tube and instructions.

Applicable Refill Kit Part# R-1402B, contains 30 self-filling VACUettes® ampoules to refill kit K-1420B for the analysis of ammonia. R-1402B is compatible with C-1404B comparators.

Ammonia 0-1 & 0-10 ppm Direct Nesslerization Method

Part#: K-1510

Minimum Detection Limit: 0.05 ppm

Analysis Time: 1 minute

Shelf life: Although the Nessler reagent is stable, its high alkali content attacks the glass ampoule. The resulting precipitate interferes with color comparison. The refill has a 5-month shelf life when stored in the dark and at room temperature. This shelf life can be extended by 18 months if the refill is refrigerated.

Kit comes in a plastic case and contains everything needed to perform 30 tests: Refill, Low and High Range Comparators, Stabilizer Solution, 25 mL sample cup, and instructions.

Applicable Refill Kit Part# R-1501, contains 30 self-filling CHEMets® ampoules to refill kit K-1510 for the analysis of ammonia. R-1501 is compatible with C-1501 and C-1510 comparators.

*Seawater analysis requires A-1501 Stabilizer Solution (sold separately).

*Contains mercury. Dispose according to local, state or federal laws.

Ammonia 0-30 & 30-300 ppm Direct Nesslerization Method

Part#: K-1510D

Minimum Detection Limit: 5 ppm

Analysis Time: 1 minute

Shelf life: Although the Nessler reagent is stable, its high alkali content attacks the glass ampoule. The resulting precipitate interferes with color comparison. The refill has a 5-month shelf life when stored in the dark and at room temperature. This shelf life can be extended by 18 months if the refill is refrigerated.

Kit comes in a plastic case and contains everything needed to perform 30 tests (except distilled water): Refill, Low and High Range Comparators, dilutor snapper cup, micro test tube, and instructions.

Applicable Refill Kit Part# R-1501D, contains 30 self-filling VACUettes® ampoules to refill kit K-1510D for the analysis of ammonia. R-1501D is compatible with C-1501D and C-1510D comparators.

*Contains mercury. Dispose according to local, state or federal laws.

Ammonia 0-60 & 60-600 ppm Direct Nesslerization Method

Part#: K-1510A

Minimum Detection Limit: 10 ppm

Analysis Time: 1 minute

Shelf life: Although the Nessler reagent is stable, its high alkali content attacks the glass ampoule. The resulting precipitate interferes with color comparison. The refill has a 5-month shelf life when stored in the dark and at room temperature. This shelf life can be extended by 18 months if the refill is refrigerated.

Kit comes in a plastic case and contains everything needed to perform 30 tests (except distilled water): Refill, Low and High Range Comparators, dilutor snapper cup, micro test tube, and instructions.

Applicable Refill Kit Part# R-1501A, contains 30 self-filling VACUettes® ampoules to refill kit K-1510A for the analysis of ammonia. R-1501A is compatible with C-1501A and C-1510A comparators.

*Contains mercury. Dispose according to local, state or federal laws.

Ammonia 0-120 & 120-1200 ppm Direct Nesslerization Method

Part#: K-1510B

Minimum Detection Limit: 20 ppm

Analysis Time: 1 minute

Shelf life: Although the Nessler reagent is stable, its high alkali content attacks the glass ampoule. The resulting precipitate interferes with color comparison. The refill has a 5-month shelf life when stored in the dark and at room temperature. This shelf life can be extended by 18 months if the refill is refrigerated.

Kit comes in a plastic case and contains everything needed to perform 30 tests (except distilled water): Refill, Low and High Range Comparators, dilutor snapper cup, micro test tube, and instructions.

Applicable Refill Kit Part# R-1501B, contains 30 self-filling VACUettes® ampoules to refill kit K-1510B for the analysis of ammonia. R-1501B is compatible with C-1501B and C-1510B comparators.

*Contains mercury. Dispose according to local, state or federal laws.

Ammonia 0-1000 & 1000-10000 ppm Direct Nesslerization Method

Part#: K-1510C

Minimum Detection Limit: 100 ppm

Analysis Time: 1 minute

Shelf life: Although the Nessler reagent is stable, its high alkali content attacks the glass ampoule. The resulting precipitate interferes with color comparison. The refill has a 5-month shelf life when stored in the dark and at room temperature. This shelf life can be extended by 18 months if the refill is refrigerated.

Kit comes in a plastic case and contains everything needed to perform 30 tests (except distilled water): Refill, Low and High Range Comparators, dilutor snapper cup, micro test tube, and instructions.

Applicable Refill Kit Part# R-1501C, contains 30 self-filling VACUettes® ampoules to refill kit K-1510C for the analysis of ammonia. R-1501C is compatible with C-1501C and C-1510C comparators.

*Contains mercury. Dispose according to local, state or federal laws.