Eco-friendly ammonia water analysis kits provide faster results
CHEMetrics Ammonia Water Analysis Kits are said to reduce analysis time by 66%.
CHEMetrics Inc., Midland, Va., has four new test kits employing the HBA method to measure ammonia in potable water, surface water, storm water, groundwater and wastewater. The kits offer a shorter analysis time and extended measurement range. Additionally, the mercury-free HBA reagents are said to benefit customers who wish to eliminate the use of mercury in their facilities.
The new ammonia test kits use a modified Berthelot method like the salicylate method; however salicylate is replaced by a different phenolic compound, hydroxybenzyl alcohol (HBA). This reagent reduces the color development wait time from 15 to five minutes.