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microtest Phosphate MB

microtest Phosphate MB

microtest Phosphate MB
microtest Phosphate MB
for the determination of soluble Phosphate; 0.2 – 7 mg/L
  • 652000 microtest Phosphate MB, complete kit ... $54.80 + GST
Replacement reagents:
Set of 2 reagents ... $39.00 + GST
(availability: next day)
Product Details
Product Code652000
ContentsReagent A, 15 mL
Reagent B, 7 mL
Cuvette, 4 mL
Colour Comparator
Instructions for Use
Analytical MethodMolybdenum Blue: At a pH of ca. 1 ammonium molybdate reacts with phosphate forming colourless molybdophosphoric acid. Upon reduction with tin(II) chloride it turns into the blue compound phosphoromolybdenum blue. The intensity of the colour is related to the phosphate concentration.
Only soluble, reactive phosphate will be included with this method. Other forms of phosphorus would require acid digestion which is not part of this test.
Number of Tests70
InterferencesWater constituents at concentrations commonly found in natural waters will not cause interferences. Various heavy metals (e.g. Nb, Ta, Sn, W, Ti, Zr, Bi) can cause serious interferences.
Seawater: Seawater and waters high in salinity will cause low results. In order to compensate for that, multiply reading by 1.3.
Measuring RangeThe standard measuring range is 0.2 – 7 mg/L. The colour comparator has 6 colour fields: 0.2–0.5–1–2–4–7 mg/L. For higher phosphate concentrations, the sample has to be diluted. A 1:4 sample dilution can be carried out easily, thus extending the measuring range to 28 mg/L.
Shelf Life2 years
ApplicationsDetermination and monitoring of phosphate levels in natural waters (environmental monitoring), waste water.