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Optical ▼ Introduction/Reagents and Accessories
Light source
Sample
Detector
Light
When light passes through a liquid, the amount of particles and
color in solution will affect the light. Optical techniques measure
solution characteristics by using a defined light source, passing
the light through a sample, and then measuring the light that
passes through the sample. Turbidimetric and colorimetric
methods both involve measuring the resulting light intensity. They
differ in that the light is attenuated by scattering in turbidimetry
and by absorption in colorimetry.
Both determinations may use similar instrumentation. By
employing different wavelengths of light and different optical
configurations, we can optimize the system for determining the
transmitted light of interest for a given analytical method.
Turbidity Calibration Set
For use with the T-100 turbidity
meter sold on page 61. Stable
standards ensure accurate
turbidity measurements.
Optical Measurement
Turbidimetry
The cloudiness in a liquid caused by the presence of finely
divided, suspended material is called “turbidity.” Turbidity
meters provide a means of quantifying this “cloudiness” by
determining the reduction of light passing through a turbid
solution and then comparing the results against a standard.
In some applications the clarity of solution is critical. In other
applications the appearance of particles indicates bacterial
growth. In either case the turbidimeter provides process
numerical data on the sample solution.
Colorimetry
The colorimetric method of chemical analysis involves
the measurement of light absorption by colored solutions.
While the differences in color development are visible to
the human eye, visual determination is subject to user
interpretation. Colorimeters eliminate the differences
encountered with color comparitors to produce an exact
numerical value—with greater resolution that can be
achieved through comparitors. Colorimeters use the well-
understood principals of wet chemistry to provide precise,
repeatable analysis methods. For example, the standard
DPD method for determining free and total chlorine is well
accepted and approved by the US EPA.
Reagents and Accessories
Reliable reagents and standards ensure accurate
measurement for turbidimeters and colorimeters
Catalog number Description Included
WD-35635-50
Calibration set
One each of primary calibration standard
cuvettes filled with 0.02, 20.0, 100, and
800 NTU standards
Catalog number Description Included
WD-35645-60
pH reagent Dropper bottle, for 50 tests
WD-35645-62
Cyanuric acid reagent 100 foil packs
WD-35645-64
Free-chlorine reagent DPD 100 foil packs
WD-35645-66
Total-chlorine reagent DPD 100 foil packs
WD-35645-68
Chlorine dioxide reagent 100 foil packs
Cuvettes
For use with the turbidity meter
on page 61 and all colorimeters
on pages 62–63. High-quality
borosilicate glass ensures good
light transmittance. Indexing mark
on each cuvette makes it
easy to get repeatable results.
Colorimeter Reagents
The pH reagent features a dropper
bottle making it easy to repetitively
provide the correct amount of reagent.
The convenient foil packs are ideal
for use in the field or in the lab. DPD
reagents follow US EPA method 330.5
for wastewater, and Standard Method
4500-Cl G for drinking water.
Secondary Chlorine
Standards
Verify performance of
your C201, C301 or C401
colorimeters.
Catalog number Description Included
WD-35645-70
Secondary standards Set of four vials
Catalog number Description Included
WD-35653-55
Cuvettes Pack of three
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