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Nitrogen Ammonia
Nitrogen Ammonia
Nitrogen Ammonia
Introduction
Ammonia nitrogen ( NH3-N ) with free ammonia or ammonium salt ( NH3 ) ( NH4 + )
in water, their composition depends on the pH value of water. When the pH value is
too high, a higher proportion of free ammonia. Conversely, the ammonia proportion
is high.
Test preparation
To use the table, select an instrument, then read across to find the corresponding
information for this test.
Table 1 Instrument-specific information for powder pillows.
-25 mL
-20 mL
-10 mL
Before starting
Install the instrument cap on the DR 900 cell holder before ZERO or READ is pushed.
The reagent that are used in this test contains sodium nitroferricyanide. Keep cyanide
solution at pH > 11 to prevent exposure to hydrogen cyanide gas. Collect the reacted
samples for proper disposal.
Keep the samples sealed at all times to prevent ammonia contamination from the air.
Review the Safety Data Sheets (MSDS/SDS) for the chemicals that are used and use any
recommended personal protective equipment.
Dispose of reacted solution according to local, state and federal regulation. Use the Safety
Data Sheets for disposal information for unused reagents. Consult the environmental,
health and safety staff for your facility and/or local regulatory agencies for further disposal.
Items to collect
Description Quantity
Ammonia Cyanurate Reagent Powder Pillow, 10-mL 2
Ammonia Salicylate Reagent Powder Pillow, 10-mL 2
Stopper for 18-mm tubes and AccuVac Ampuls 2
Sample cells (For information about sample cells, adapter or light shields, refer
to instrument specific on page 1.) 2
Data analysis
Conclusion
From the test that we have done, we can conclude that ammonia in steam condensates and
demineralizer effluents can be determined. We have done three types of samples such as
pipe water, drain water, and lake water. The highest of ammonia contains is drain water
that is 0.73 mg/L and the lowest is pipe water, that is 0.56 mg/L. For the lake water, the
ammonia’s contain is 0.59 mg/L. Drain water is highest because wastewater is thrown from
the food court in PSA. Pipe water is lowest because that water cured by chlorine.
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