$1.00
FOR DETERMINATION OF
Nitrate and nitrite (NO3–, NO2–)
RANGE/SENSITIVITY
10 mg/L NO3–/5 mg/L NO2–
NUMBER OF TESTS
5 m reel
TEST METHOD
Test Strips & Papers
MANUFACTURER
Macherey-Nagel
ORDER CODE
90611
Description
For the rapid determination of nitrate and nitrite. The white test paper turns red-orange in the presence of nitrate; lemon yellow in the presence of nitrite.
Directions for use
Dip Nitratesmo test paper briefly into test solution and apply excess liquid to a strip of filter paper. Dip the moistened test paper very briefly into conc. sulphuric acid and spread on a glass plate placed on white paper. In the presence of nitrate only, the paper turns red. If, in addition to nitrate, nitrite is also present (evidenced by yellowish-red colour), the interfering nitrite can be destroyed by using amidosulphoric acid.
Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid exposure to sunlight and moisture.