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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The determination of potassium concentration is made according to double standard addition method.
This technique enables an unknown concentration and the electrode’s slope factor to be determined
simultaneously.
The Automatic Temperature compensation is available using
HI 7662-T
temperature probe. By
setting the electrode isopotential point and enabling temperature compensation option in
Setup
menu, the obtained concentration is temperature compensated.
The accuracy of the obtained result depends on the stability of the mV reading in every step of the
measurement.
Three selectable stability criteria can be selected in
Setup
menu. Select
Medium
or
Accurate
criteria in order to have accurate analysis.
Range
0.0 to 5.0 g/L (ppt) K
+
Resolution
0.1 g/L (ppt) K
+
Accuracy
±5% of reading (see note)
Sample volume
50 mL
Temperature
Compensation
Automatic from 0 to 80
°C
Electrodes
HI 61014
Potassium half cell
HI 5315
Reference half cell
Temperature Probe
HI 7662-T
(included)
LOG feature
50 samples
Stirring speed
500 rpm
Environment
0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F); max 95% RH non-condensing
Power supply
220V/50Hz; 10VA
Dimensions
208 x 214 x 163 mm (8.2 x 8.4 x 6.4") (with beaker)
Weight
2200 g (77.6 oz.)
Note:
Above 2.5 g/L the instrument provides information about the approximate potassium content.
REQUIRED REAGENTS
Code
Description
Quantity/Test
HI 84181-0
ISA
2 mL
HI 84181-1
Standard 1
2 mL
HI 84181-2
Standard 2
2 mL
SPECIFICATIONS