SM
ANALYTICAL PROCEDURE Ammonia
Test Kit C0041
AP-85
SPECIFICATIONS
Method: Color Comparison (Ampoule)
Range: Low Range — 0.1 to 1 ppm as NH3
High Range —1 to 10 ppm as NH3
Testing Time: 5 minutes
DESCRIPTION
The Ampoulemetric Ammonia Test Kit, C0041, can
be used to analyze steam condensate and samples
from most rivers, lakes and streams. Simply insert a
reagent ampoule into the sample and snap off the
tip. The exact amount of sample is automatically Ampoulemetric Ammonia Test Kit
extracted.
The analysis is completed by comparing the INTERFERENCES
ampoule to the color standards. Various aromatic and aliphatic amines will react
with this reagent.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Order as Test Kit C0041. Order all replacement SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
parts and reagents by their part numbers. To be Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for
sure this product is compatible with your treatment specific reagent personal safety and disposal infor-
program, contact your local Nalco representative. mation.
Items marked with an “*” are included with the kit
or set.
SUPPORT
To place your order, simply call our Order Entry
Department at 1-800-962-8313. If you have any questions regarding this procedure,
please contact your Nalco representative or the
Applied Services Help Desk at 1-800-323-8483.
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REAGENTS
Required Parts and Reagents
SAMPLING
Description Size Part No.
1. Samples that are strongly acidic or buffered may
Ammonia stabilizing (6/pkg) 1/2 oz. P0317* require neutralization prior to analysis.
Description Part No. 2. Colored or turbid samples will cause error by
Refill ampoules (30/pkg) P0316* obscuring the color of the solution in the
ampoule.
AMMONIA TEST KIT PROCEDURE — Low Range: 0.1 to 1 ppm
25 25
20 20
15 15
25 25
10 10
20 20
5 5
15 15
1 2 3 4
10 10
5 5
Fill the sample cup to the 25- Add 1 to 2 drops of A-1500 Place the tapered tip of the Snap the tip by squeezing
mL mark with sample. (P0317) stabilizing solution. ampoule into one of the four the ampoule toward the side
depressions in the bottom of of the cup. The sample will
the sample cup. permeate the ampoule and
blend with the reagent.
Note: A small gas bubble
will remain in the ampoule
to aid in the mixing
process.
T YP E
A N-1
5 6 7 8
Remove the filled ampoule Wipe the exterior of the Place the ampoule in the While holding the
from the cup and mix by ampoule dry and wait one cylindrical comparator, flat comparator in a horizontal
inverting several times. minute. end downward. Direct the position, rotate it until a color
top of the cylinder toward a match is obtained.
light source while viewing
the bottom. Note: Test results are
expressed in ppm (mg/L)
as ammonia-nitrogen,
NH3-N. To convert to ppm
(mg/L) ammonia as NH3,
multiply test results by 1.2.
AMMONIA TEST KIT PROCEDURE — High Range: 1 to 10 ppm
25 25
20 20
15 15
25 25
10 10
20 20
5 5
15 15
1 2 3 4
10 10
5 5
Fill the sample cup to the Add 1 to 2 drops of A-1500 Place the tapered tip of the Snap the tip by squeezing
25-mL mark with sample. (P0317) stabilizing solution. ampoule into one of the four the ampoule toward the side
depressions in the bottom of of the cup. The sample will
the sample cup. permeate the ampoule and
blend with the reagent.
Note: A small gas bubble
will remain in the ampoule
to aid in the mixing
process.
1 2 1 2
3 4 3 4
Dissolved 5 6 Dissolved 5 6
Oxygen, 8 10 Oxygen, 8 10
PPM (mg 12 PPM (mg 12
/L) /L)
5 6 7 8
Remove the filled ampoule Wipe the exterior of the Using the flat comparator, Hold the comparator in a
from the cup and mix by ampoule dry and wait one place the ampoule between horizontal position and
inverting several times. minute. the color standards for determine a color match.
viewing.
Note: Test results are
expressed in ppm (mg/L)
as ammonia-nitrogen,
NH3-N. To convert to ppm
(mg/L) ammonia as NH3,
multiply test results by 1.2.
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