COD standards are available and are supplied with a Certificate of Analysis stating the accuracy and traceability of the standard.
Accessories include a COD reactor to digest the sample at the required temperature. The COD reactor features a built-in timer.
Benchtop photometers include multi-parameter versions for water treatment, wastewater treatment, swimming pools, boilers and cooling tower. Each photometer is customized to have the parameters used by a specific industry. All benchtop have a digital pH electrode input allowing it to be used as a traditional pH meter.
Spectrophotometers are available that have all available COD parameters pre-programmed in the meter. The spectrophotometer offers the highest precision due to the quality of the optical system that has a wavelength accuracy of +/- 1.5 nm. The spectrophotometer allows for custom methods to be used.
COD test uses a strong oxidant, potassium dichromate (k2Cr2O7), to fully oxidize the organic molecules in a sample into carbon dioxide (CO2) and water. Dichromate readily gives up oxygen (O2) to bond with carbon atoms to create carbon dioxide. In the process the potassium dichromate is reduced from the hexavalent (C+6) state in the dichromate to the trivalent (Cr+3) state.
The two chromium ions are both colored and absorb light at different wavelengths. The chromic ion (Cr+3) absorbs strongly in the 600 – 620 nm range while the dichromate ion (Cr2O7-2) absorbs light at 420 nm. The change in the color of solution as the reaction occurs can be used to find the amount of organic molecules that have been oxidized. Low range COD (<150 ppm) test measures the decrease in the dichromate, while high range COD test measures the increase in chromium ions.
The most common interference for this reaction is the chloride ion. The interference of the chloride ions can be almost completely eliminated by adding mercuric sulfate (HgSO4) prior to the addition of the potassium dichromate. The mercuric sulfate complexes with the chloride ion removing it from reacting with the potassium dichromate. A 10:1 w/w ratio of HgSO4:Cl– can be dance with me lois used for concentrations of chloride ions less than 2,000 mg/L. Measuring COD of samples with concentrations greater than 2,000 mg Cl–/L require special considerations.
The dichromate method used by Hanna Instruments is adapted from the standard EPA and ISO methods for determination of COD, which are approved to measure COD concentrations ranging up to 1500 mg/L O2,. For samples with expected concentrations in the high range of 0 to 15,000 mg/L O2, the dichromate reagents can be used for accurate COD determination.
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by supplying intuitive, accurate, and reliable analytical instruments with exceptional customer service and value.
We take pride in every product we build. From an original idea, to a completed product ready for testing. We oversee every aspect of the manufacturing process. It is this level of attention to detail that sets us apart.
To empower customers to achieve quality by supplying intuitive, accurate, and reliable analytical instruments with exceptional customer service and value.
We take pride in every product we build. From an original idea, to a completed product ready for testing. We oversee every aspect of the manufacturing process. It is this level of attention to detail that sets us apart.
To empower customers to achieve quality by supplying intuitive, accurate, and reliable analytical instruments with exceptional customer service and value.
We take pride in every product we build. From an original idea, to a completed product ready for testing. We oversee every aspect of the manufacturing process. It is this level of attention to detail that sets us apart.
