VISOCOLOR® alpha Ammonium, 935012

VISOCOLOR ALPHA - Visual evaluation - Environment-friendly, without hazardous goods - Low-priced - Convenient handling, as easy as dip sticks - Accurate results - Handy packages - Reagent bottles with clear dosing instructions - With pictographic instructions - Colorimetry with colour comparison card - Titration with drop counting Ammonium In alkaline medium ammonium ions react with chlorine to form chloramine which in the presence of catalyst forms a blue coloured indophenol with phenols. ( Reaction basis according to DIN 38406-E5) Data and ordering information REF 935 012 Type colorimetric test kit Range 0 • 0.2 • 0.5 • 1 • 2 • 3 mg/ l NH4+ Sufficient for 50 determinations Shelf life at least 1.5 years Sea water suitability yes, after dilution 1+ 9 Detectable with PF-12 no Ammonium ions occur primarily in domestic waste waters, but frequently also in industrial waste waters. In surface and ground waters ammonium ions indicate decomposition of animal or vegetable substances. Control of the ammonium values is therefore important to the water supply.