Alkalinity Test Kit
The HI3811 is a titration-based chemical test kit that
determines the alkalinity concentration in samples within a 0 to 100 mg/L (ppm)
CaCO3 or 0 to 300 mg/L CaCO3 range. The HI3811 is supplied with all of the
necessary reagents and equipment to perform the analysis. The test kit contains
enough reagents for perform approximately 110 tests.
Significance of Use
Alkalinity is the quantitative capacity of a water sample to
neutralize an acid to a set pH. This measurement is very important in
determining the corrosive characteristics of water due primarily to hydroxide,
carbonate, and bicarbonate ions. Other sources of alkalinity can be from anions
that can be hydrolyzed such as phosphates, silicates, borates, fluoride, and
salts of some organic acids. Alkalinity is critical in the treatments of
drinking water, wastewater, boiler and cooling systems, and soils.