Hanna Instruments HI775 Alkalinity Meter
The alkalinity of water can be defined as a measure of its ability to neutralize acids. In natural waters, this property is primarily due to the presence of certain salts of weak acids, although the presence of weak and strong bases can also contribute. These substances act as buffers to resist the drop in pH resulting from the addition of acids. This concept is widely used in wastewater treatment practice.
The concentrations of certain species (hydroxides, carbonates, and bicarbonates) produce a buffering effect in water by absorbing protons and maintaining a stable pH. This effect is very important in living organisms and in certain environments such as the bloodstream.
It's also worth noting that highly alkaline water isn't necessarily harmful to human consumption, like carbonated water, also known as soda. Our alkalinity colorimeters allow you to easily trust your measurements. Our portable colorimeter eliminates the hassle of matching to a color chart and provides a direct digital result for ammonium.
Measuring Range: 0 to 500 ppm
Resolution: 1 ppm
Accuracy: at 25ºC ±5 ppm ±5% of reading
Light Source: 6105 nm LED
Light Detector: Silicon photocell
Method: Colorimetric
Environment: 0 to 50ºC; max. RH 95% non-condensing
Battery type: (1) 1.5V AAA
Automatic shutoff: after two minutes of non-use
Device dimensions: 81.5 x 61 x 37.5 mm
Weight: 64 g