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3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION & INTENDED USE
The
HI84531
is an affordable, easy to use, microprocessor-based automatic mini titrator and
pH meter designed for the rapid and accurate analysis of Total Titratable Alkalinity in water. By
eliminating subjective factors including color indicators, errors in mathematical calculations or erratic
titrant additions from the measurement, this meter will quickly become a valuable analysis tool for
water and wastewater.
The meter benefits from Hanna Instruments’ many years of experience as a manufacturer of quality
analytical instrumentation. A clear and well-designed user interface makes the meter intuitive and
simple to use.
The meter employs a powerful and effective built-in algorithm to analyze the pH response to determine
the exact pH endpoint, then uses this to make the necessary calculations.
By simply pressing the
Start
key in Titrator mode, the instrument will automatically titrate the sample
to the endpoint. The current pH and temperature are continuous displayed during titration process.
The concentration is instantaneously displayed in selected measurement units on the large dot matrix
display, then the instrument is ready for another titration by pressing the
Restart
key.
A dedicated
HELP
key aids in setup, calibration, status and troubleshooting.
Other features
• pH meter / mV meter
• Stir speed control
• Data can be stored using the log feature and then exported to a USB stick or transferred to a PC
using the USB connection
• Log on demand for up to 400 samples (200 for pH measurements; 200 for titration results)
• GLP feature, to view calibration data for pH electrode and pump
Significance of Use
Alkalinity is an important parameter for control and treatment of water (surface, drinking and
wastewater) it is indication of the waters buffering capacity or its ability to resist pH change.
Low alkalinity signifies that the water is susceptible to pH change, while high alkalinity indicates that
the water is able to resist a major change in pH.
Alkalinity is primarily a result of the carbonate (CO
3
2
¯), bicarbonate (HCO
3
¯) and hydroxide (OH¯)
concentration in water. However alkalinity concentrations include all contributions from borate,
phosphates, silicates, and other base species present.
Water samples are subject to interferences including:
• Dissolved gases that contribute to alkalinity are lost or gained during sampling, transport or
storage, these gasses can include carbon dioxide.
• Oily matter, suspend solids, precipitated and other waste matter can coat the glass electrode
causing a slow response time.