Test Procedures
ALKALINITY, UDV
UNIT DOSE VIAL METHOD • CODE 4318-J
QUANTITY
CONTENTS
CODE
1
Alkalinity Unit Dose Vials, 20 pouches
4318-J
Equipment needed but not supplied:
STANDARD ACCESSORY PACKAGE • CODE 1961
1
Package of 3 Vials (empty)
0156
1
Syringe, 6 mL, plastic
1184
1
Foil Storage Bag
9467
Or:
ADVANCED ACCESSORY PACKAGE • CODE 1962
1
Pipettor, 3 mL, w/tip
30529-BRAND
1
Cuvette Rack
31695
1
Package of 3 Vials (empty)
0156
1
Foil Storage Bag
9467
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Alkalinity is a measure of the acid-neutralizing capacity of water that enables it to resist
abrupt changes in pH. It is the sum of all titratable bases. Alkalinity is signifi cant in
maintaining proper pH levels in natural water; water used for irrigation, swimming pools,
industrial processes and wastewater treatment processes.
The presence of buff ering materials in natural waters helps to neutralize acids as they
are added to, or created in, the water ecosystem. A Total Alkalinity of 100 to 200 ppm will
stabilize the pH level in a stream. In swimming pools, total alkalinity is commonly known
as a pH stabilizer because, when the alkalinity is at a proper level, a consistent pH level can
be maintained while treatment chemicals or fresh make-up water is added. In industrial
situations, alkalinity is an important factor in preventing fl uctuating pH levels that can
damage equipment and corrode pipes.
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