High Level Total Iron

DR 900 Analytical Procedure AP-16/900

SPECIFICATIONS
Method: Colorimetric (DR 900)
Range: 0.03 to 3.00 ppm as Fe
Testing Time: 15 minutes

DESCRIPTION
Iron reagent reacts with all soluble iron and most
insoluble forms of iron in the sample to produce
soluble ferrous iron. This reacts with the 1,10
phenanthroline indicator in the reagent to form
an orange color in proportion to the iron
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 DR 900 Colorimeter
Nalco representative. Items marked with an “*”
are included with the kit or set. To place your
order, please contact your local customer service Optional Parts and Reagents
department.
Description Size Part No.
1:1 HCl 1.7 oz/50 mL 460-S0726.71
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REAGENTS 1:1 HCl 3.4 oz/100 mL 460-S0726.72
Required Parts and Reagents 1:1 HCl 16.9 oz/500 mL 460-S0726.74
1:1 HCl 34.8 oz/1 L 460-S0726.75
Description Size Part No.
1:1 HCl 1.06 gal/4 L 460-S0726.77
Fe-HL 10 mL
50 mL glass beaker 500-P0119.88
Reagent Powder Pillows, 100/pkg 460-S0466.87

Description Part No. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Nalco DR 900 Colorimeter 400-P0900.88 Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for
Sample cells, 10-20-25 mL specific reagent personal safety and disposal
w/cap, 6/pkg 500-P2555.88 information.
SUPPORT
If you have any questions regarding this procedure,
please contact your Nalco representative. In North
America you can also contact the Equipment Help
Desk at 630-305-CHEM.
SAMPLING
Some samples may contain particulate iron and
require special sampling techniques. If possible,
collect 10 mL of sample directly into an acid washed
(460-S0726.71) 50-mL beaker (500-P0119.88) and do
Steps 3, 4 and 5 in beaker. Transfer beaker contents
into a 10 mL sample cell and continue the test.
INTERFERENCES
The following may interfere when present in con-
centrations exceeding those listed below.
1 mg/L = 1 ppm
Calcium, Ca
2+
10,000 ppm
(as CaCO3)
Chloride, CI- 185,000 ppm
Copper, Cu
2+
No effect. Masking agent is
contained in Fe-HL Reagent.
High Iron Levels Inhibits color development. Dilute
sample and retest to verify results.
Iron Oxide Requires mild or vigorous
digestion. After digestion, adjust
sample to pH 3-5 with sodium
hydroxide, then analyze.
Magnesium 100,000 ppm.
(as CaCO3)
Molybdate, 25 ppm.
Molybdenum (as Mo)
High Sulfide 1. Treat in fume hood or well-
Levels, S2- ventilated area. Add 5 mL HCI
to 100 mL sample in a 250 mL
erlenmeyerr flask. Boil 20
minutes.
2. Cool. Adjust pH to 3-5 with
NaOH. Re-adjust volume to
100 mL with deionized water.
3. Analyze.
Turbidity Large amounts will interfere.
Sample pH (extreme) Adjust pH to 3-5.
Highly Buffered Adjust pH to 3-5.
Samples
HIGH LEVEL TOTAL IRON DR 900 PROCEDURE

Special Notes: Do not use the same glassware in the total iron test as is used in the Fe(II) iron analysis. Any residue left
from a total iron test would invalidate an Fe(II) iron test.

Notes: Clean sample

cells with 1:1 HCl (460-
S0726.71) and wipe clean
any smudges, fingerprints,
Start etc., from outside surfaces.
Use matched sample cells.
Some samples may
contain particulate iron and

1 2
Start Program
265 Iron FerroVer
Notes: Iron reagent reacts
with all soluble iron and
most insoluble forms
of iron in the sample to
produce soluble ferrous
iron.
Determination of total iron
needs a prior digestion;
use the mild or vigorous
digestion.
3
require special sampling
techniques. If possible,
collect 10 mL of sample
directly into an acid washed
Fill a clean sample cell with Place the blank into the
(460-S0726.71) 50-mL
10-mL of sample. cell holder. Tightly cover
beaker (500-P0119.88) and
the sample cell with the
do Steps 4 and 5 in beaker.
instrument cap.
Transfer beaker contents
into a 10-mL sample cell
and continue the test. Notes: An orange color will
form if iron is present.
Accuracy is not affected by
undissolved powder.

Zero

4 5 6 7
Press: ZERO Fill another sample cell with Add the contents of one
10 mL of sample. Fe-HL Reagent Powder
The cursor will move to the Pillow to the sample cell (the
right, then the display will prepared sample). Cap and
show: invert to dissolve the reagent
0.00 mg/L Fe powder.
Note: Accuracy is not
affected by undissolved
powder.
Start TIMER 1
A three-minute reaction
period will begin.
Notes: An orange color will
form if iron is present.
Samples containing visible
rust should be allowed to
react at least five minutes.
 Read

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Place the prepared sample Press: READ
into the cell holder. Tightly
cover the sample cell with The cursor will move to the
the instrument cap. right, then the result in mg/L
iron (Fe) will be displayed.

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