pH Determination

DR 900 Analytical Procedure AP-112/900

SPECIFICATIONS
Method: Colorimetric (DR 900)
Range: pH 6.5-8.5
Testing Time: 10 minutes

DESCRIPTION
This method uses a sulfonphthalein indicator
(Phenol Red) to determine pH colorimetrically.
Phenol Red has a working range of pH 6.8 (yellow)
to 8.2 (red).

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 Nalco DR 900 Colorimeter
order, please contact your local customer service
department.

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REAGENTS SAMPLING AND STORAGE

Analyze samples immediately for best results.
Required Parts and Reagents
Description Part No.
SUPPORT
Phenol Red Indicator Solution,
spec grade, 50 mL 460-S0893.71 If you have any questions regarding this procedure,
Nalco DR 900 Colorimeter 400-P0900.88 please contact your Nalco representative. In North
Sample Cells, 10-20-25 mL, America you can also contact the Equipment Help
w/cap, 6/pkg 500-P2555.88 Desk at 630-305-CHEM.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS INTERFERENCES

Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for Chlorine does not interfere at levels of 6 ppm or
specific reagent personal safety and disposal lower. Salt water (sea water) will interfere and
information. cannot be analyzed using this method.

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pH DETERMINATION DR 900 PROCEDURE

Start Zero

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Fill a sample cell with Place the blank in the Press: ZERO
Start Program
10 mL of sample (the blank). cell holder. Tightly cover The cursor will move to the
461 pH the sample cell with the right, then the display will
instrument cap. show:
6.0 PH

Read

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Fill another cell with 10 mL of Using a disposable pipet, Place the prepared sample Press: READ
sample. add 1 mL of Phenol Red into the cell holder. Tightly
Indicator Solution to the cell cover the sample cell with The cursor will move to the
(the prepared sample). Cap the instrument cap. right, then the result in pH
Note: Sample units will be displayed.
temperature must be 21- the sample cell and invert
29°C. twice to mix.
Note: Any reading below
6.5 pH units will be
erroneous.

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