Lamotte AM-21 Water Pollution Detection Outfit User Manual

Ammonia Nitrogen TestAmmonia nitrogen is present in variable concentrations in many surface andground waters, however , any sudden change in the analy

Overhead Projection DemonstrationQuantity Contents Code30 mL Ammonia Nitrogen Reagent #1 4797WT-G30 mL *Ammonia Nitrogen Reagent #2 *4798WT-G1 Test Tu

Calcium, Magnesium, & Total Hardness TestCalcium, magnesium and total hardness factors of a water should beconsidered as a group since the total h

Field Test Method - Total HardnessQuantity Contents Code100 Hardness Reagent #6 Tablets 4484-J15 mL *Hardness Reagent #5 *4483-E15 mL *Sodium Hydroxid

Field Test Method—Calcium HardnessProcedure1. Fill the test tube (0769) to the 12.9 ml line with the sample water .2. Add six drops of *Sodium Hydroxi

Overhead Projection DemonstrationQuantity Contents Code100 Hardness Reagent #6 Tablets 4484-J15 mL *Hardness Reagent #5 *4483-E15 mL *Sodium Hydroxide

5. To cells 3 and 4, add six drops of *Sodium Hydroxide Reagent withMetal Inhibitors (4259) and stir the contents of the cells with thespatula.6. To c

Free Carbon Dioxide TestSurface waters normally contain less than 10 ppm free carbon dioxide whilesome ground waters may easily exceed that concentrat

Overhead Projection DemonstrationQuantity Contents Code15 mL *Phenolphthalein Indicator, 1% *2246-E30 mL *Carbon Dioxide Reagent B 4253-G1 Test Tube,

Chloride Test (also see Salinity Test)Chloride is one of the major anions to be found in water and sewage. Itspresence in large amounts may be due to

WARNING! This set contains chemicalsthat may be harmful if misused. Readcautions on individual containerscarefully. Not to be used by childrenexcept u

Field Test MethodQuantity Contents Code15 mL *Chloride Reagent #1 *4504-E60 mL *Chloride Reagent #2 *4505DR-H†1 Test Tube, 5-10-15 mL, glass, w/cap 07

Chlorine TestChlorine in the form of chlorine gas, hypochlorite, chloramines and organicchlorine compounds is widely used for sterilization and disinf

Overhead Projection DemonstrationQuantity Contents Code50 *Chlorine DPD #4R Tablets *6899A-H1 Test Tube, plastic, w/cap 01061 Chlorine DPD Comparator,

Chromium (Chromate) TestChromium may be present in water containing waste from industry such asthe plating industry. It is considered to be a toxic ch

Overhead Projection DemonstrationQuantity Contents Code30 g *Chromate Indicator Powder *4431-G1 Spoon, 0.5 g 06981 Test Tube, 5.0 mL 02301 Demonstrati

Copper TestThe copper content of drinking water generally falls below 0.03 ppm and acopper content as low as 1.0 ppm can impart a bitter taste to wate

Overhead Projection DemonstrationQuantity Contents Code15 mL *Copper 1 *6446-E2 x 15 mL Copper 2 6613-E2 Test Tubes, “A & B” 08041 Demonstration S

Cyanide TestCyanide may be present in water containing waste from a metal finishingplant. It is very toxic and cannot be tolerated, even at the lowest

ProcedureWA R N I N G : This cyanide test is a field test designed to screen samples forthe presence of cyanide. Oxidizing agents, as well as certain

Overhead Projection DemonstrationQuantity Contents Code30 mL *Cyanide Reagent #1 *7388-G30 mL *Cyanide Reagent #2 *7389-G30 mL *Cyanide Reagent #3 *73

Index of TestsPageAlkalinityTest ...6FieldTestMethod...7CalculationofAlkalinityRelationships ... 8Overhead Projection

5. Fill a second test tube (0804) to the lower line marked “B” withdeionized or cyanide free tap water and add this amount to a second cellon the demo

Iron TestMost natural waters contain some iron. Its presence may vary from thesmallest trace to very large amounts in water which is contaminated by a

Overhead Projection DemonstrationQuantity Contents Code15 mL *Iron Reagent #1 *4450-E4.5g *Iron Reagent #2 *4451-S1 Test Tube, 5.0 mL 02301 Spoon, 0.0

Nitrate TestNitrogen is essential for plant growth but the presence of excessive amountsin water supplies presents a major pollution problem. Nitrogen

Field Test MethodQuantity Contents Code60 mL *Mixed Acid Reagent *V-6278-H5g *Nitrate Reducing Reagent *V-6279-C1 Spoon, 0.1g 06992 Test Tube, 2.5 and

Overhead Projection DemonstrationQuantity Contents Code60 mL *Mixed Acid Reagent *V-6278-H5g *Nitrate R educing Reagent *V-6279-C1 Spoon, 0.1g 06991 T

pH TestMost natural waters will have pH values from pH 5.0-8.5. Acidic, freshlyfallen rain water may have a pH value of pH 5.5-6.0. If it reacts with

Overhead projection demonstrationQuantity Contents Code60 mL *Range Finding Indicator Solution *2220-H1 Demonstration Stage, six cell 10381 Test Tube,

Phosphorus (Phosphate) TestPhosphorus is an important nutrient for aquatic plants. The amount foundin water is generally not more than 0.1 ppm unless

Field Test MethodQuantity Contents Code60 mL *VM Phosphate Reagent *4410-H5 mL Reducing Reagent 6405-C1 Test Tube, 5.0 mL 02301 Pipet, 1.0 mL 03541 Pi

PageNitrateTest... 33FieldTestMethod... 34Overhead Projection Demonstration ... 35pHTest... 36FieldTest

Overhead Projection DemonstrationQuantity Contents Code60 mL *VM Phosphate Reagent *4410-H5 mL Reducing Reagent 6405-C1 Test Tube, 5.0 mL 02301 Pipet,

Salinity Test (also see Chlorides)The extent of contamination of a fresh water supply in areas adjacent to saltwater sources can be easily detected by

Field Test MethodQuantity Contents Code60 mL *Chloride Reagent #1 *4504-E15 mL *Chloride Reagent #2 *4505DR-H†1 Test Tube, 5-10-15 mL, glass, w/cap 07

Sulfide TestSulfide occurs in many well water supplies and sometimes is formed in lakesor surface waters. In distribution systems it may be formed as

Field Test MethodQuantity Contents Code15 mL *Sulfide Reagent A *4458-E15 mL Sulfide Reagent B 4459-E30 mL Sulfide Reagent C 4460-G1 Test Tube, 5.0 mL

Overhead Projection DemonstrationQuantity Contents Code15 mL *Sulfide Reagent A *4458-E15 mL Sulfide Reagent B 4459-E30 mL Sulfide Reagent C 4460-G1 T

Total Dissolved Solids TestDissolved solids in a natural water are usually composed of the sulfate,bicarbonate and chlorides of calcium, magnesium and

Field Test MethodThe Direct Reading Titrators used in this procedure are calibrated so that thetest result is read directly from the scale on the Titr

The LaMotte Total Dissolved Solids Outfit is furnished with twoready-to-use resin columns. Each resin column can be used for twenty watersamples, afte

Overhead Projection DemonstrationQuantity Contents Code60 mL *TDS Reagent A 4802-H60 mL *TDS Reagent B 4803-H2 Resin Column 107915 mL Methyl Orange In

IntroductionThis kit employs two typical quantitative chemical test methods:colorimetric comparison with standards of known value or titration of thes

6. Use the 1 mL pipet (0354) to add 3-4 mL of deionized water (5115) tothe resin column.7. Use the 1 mL pipet (0354) to add 5 mL of sample water . Dis

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Alkalinity TestThe normal conditions of the alkalinity of natural waters are associated withthe carbon dioxide, bicarbonate, carbonate and hydroxide c

Procedure1. Fill the test tube (0778) to the 5.0 mL line with the sample water.2. Add one Phenolphthalein Table (T-2246). Cap and mix until the tablet

Calculation of Alkalinity RelationshipsThe results obtained from the phenolphthalein and total alkalinitydetermination offer a means for the stoichiom

Overhead Projection DemonstrationQuantity Contents Code100 Phenolphthalein Tablets T-2246-J15 mL Total Alkalinity Indicator 2786-E30 mL *Alkalinity Ti