Bromine

DR 900 Analytical Procedure AP-87/900

SPECIFICATIONS
Method: Colorimetric (DR/900)
Range: 0.05 to 4.50 ppm Bromine
Testing Time: 10 minutes

DESCRIPTION
Bromine reacts with DPD (N,N-diethyl-p-
phenylenediamine) to form a red color that is
proportional to the total bromine concentration.

ORDERING INFORMATION
Order all replacement parts and reagents by their
part numbers. To be sure this product is compatible
with your treatment program, contact your local
Nalco representative. Items marked with an “*”
are included with the kit or set. To place your
order, please contact your local customer service Nalco DR 900 Colorimeter
department.

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REAGENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Required Parts and Reagents
Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for
Description Part No. specific reagent personal safety and disposal
DPD-T Chlorine, 10 mL 460-S0461.87 information.
Reagent Powder Pillows, 100/pkg
Nalco DR/900 Colorimeter 400-P0900.88
Sample cells, 10-20-25 mL SUPPORT
w/cap, 6/pkg 500-P2555.88 If you have any questions regarding this procedure,
please contact your Nalco representative. In North
Optional Parts and Reagents America you can also contact the Equipment Help
Desk at 630-305-CHEM.
Description Size Part No.
Sulfuric Acid N/1 1.7 oz/50 mL 460-S0243.71
Sulfuric Acid N/1 34.8 oz/1 L 460-S0243.75
Sulfuric Acid N/1 1.06 gal/4 L 460-S0243.77
SAMPLING
Avoid plastic containers since these may have a
large bromine demand. Pretreat glass sample con-
tainers to remove any bromine demand by soaking
in a dilute bleach solution (1 mL commercial bleach
to 1 liter of deionized water) for at least 1 hour.
Rinse thoroughly with deionized or distilled water.
If sample containers are rinsed thoroughly with de-
ionized or distilled water after use, only occasional
pretreatment is necessary.
A common error in testing for bromine is intro-
duced when a representative sample is not ob-
tained. If sampling from a tap, let the water flow for
at least 5 minutes to ensure a representative sample.
Let the container overflow with the sample several
times, then cap the sample container so there is
not headspace (air) above the sample. If sampling
with a sample cell, rinse the cell several times with
the sample, then carefully fill to the 10-mL mark.
Perform the bromine analysis immediately after
collection.
INTERFERENCES
The following may interfere when present in con-
centrations exceeding those listed below.
1 mg/L = 1 ppm
Acidity Greater than 150 ppm CaCO3. May
not develop full color or color may
fade instantly. Neutralize to pH 6-7
with 1 N sodium hydroxide. Deter-
mine amount to be added on sepa-
rate sample aliquot, then add the
same amount to the sample being
tested. Correct for volume addition.
Alkalinity Greater than 250 ppm CaCO3. May
not develop full color or color may
fade instantly. Neutralize to pH 6-7
with 1 N sulfuric acid. Determine
amount to be added on separate
sample aliquot, then add the same
amount to the sample being tested.
Correct for volume addition.
Chlorine Interferes at all levels.
Chlorine Dioxide Interferes at all levels.
Chloramines, organic May interfere.
Hardness 1,000 ppm
(as CaCO3)
Iodine Interferes at all levels.
Manganese, Oxidized Interferes at all levels.
(Mn4+, Mn7+) or
Chromium, Oxidized
(Cr6+)
Monochloramine Interferes at all levels.
Ozone Interferes at all levels.
Peroxides May interfere.
Extreme sample pH Adjust to pH 6-7.
and highly buffered
samples
BROMINE DR/900 PROCEDURE
Special Note: Samples must be analyzed immediately and cannot be preserved for later analysis.
Start
1 2
Start Program
50 Bromine
5 6
Add the contents of one
DPD-T Chlorine Reagent
Powder Pillow (460-
S0461.87) to the sample
cell (the prepared sample).
Cap the sample cell and
swirl vigorously to dissolve
the powder.
Notes: A pink color will
develop if bromine is
present.
Accuracy is not affected
by undissolved powder.
Fill a sample cell with 10 mL
of sample (the blank).
Note: Samples must be
analyzed immediately and
cannot be preserved for
later analysis.
Start TIMER 1
A 3-minute reaction period
will begin.
Zero
3 4
Place the blank into the Press: ZERO
cell holder. Tightly cover The cursor will move to the
the sample cell with the right, then the display will
instrument cap. show:
0.00 mg/L Br2
Read
7
When the timer beeps, Press: READ
place the sample into the
The cursor will move to the
cell holder. Tightly cover
right, then the result in mg/L
the sample cell with the
instrument cap. bromine will be displayed.
Note: If the sample
temporarily turns yellow
after reagent addition, or
the display flashes LIMIT,
dilute a fresh sample and
repeat the test. A slight
loss of bromine may occur
because of the dilution.
Multiply the result by the
appropriate dilution factor.
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