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Instruction Manual
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DearCustomer,
Thank you for choosing a Hanna Product.
Please read the instruction sheet carefully before using the
test kit. It will provide you with the necessary information
for correct use of the kit. If you need additional information,
Remove the chemical test kit from the packing material and
examine it carefully to make sure that no damage has
occurred during shipping. If there is any noticeable dam-
age, notify your Dealer or the nearest Hanna office
immediately.
Remove the chemical test kit from the packing material and
examine it carefully to make sure that no damage has
occurred during shipping. If there is any noticeable dam-
age, notify your Dealer or the nearest Hanna office
immediately.
Each kit is supplied with:
• Bromophenol Blue Indicator, 1 bottle with dropper
(10 mL);
•HI 38014-0 Alkalinity Reagent, 1 bottle (110 mL);
• 1 calibrated plastic vessel (20 mL) with cap;
• 1 syringe (1 mL) with tip.
Note: Any damaged or defective item must be returned in
its original packing materials.
HI 38014
Total Alkalinity
Test Kit
ISTR38014 11/00 PRINTED IN ITALY
Alkalinity is the quantitative capacity of a water sample to
neutralize an acid to a set pH. This measurement is very
important in determining the corrosive characteristics of water
due primarily to hydroxide, carbonate and bicarbonate ions.
Other sources of alkalinity can be from anions that can be
hydrolyzed such as phosphate, silicate, borate, fluoride and
salts of some organic acids. Alkalinity is critical in the treat-
mentsofdrinkingwater,wastewater, boiler&cooling systems.
The Hanna Alkalinity Test Kit makes monitoring easy and
quick. The compact size gives the user the versatility to use
the kit anywhere. The design makes the kit easy to handle.
Note: 1 gpg (grains per gallon) CaCO3 is equivalent to 17
ppm CaCO3 (where ppm - parts per million - is
equivalent to mg/L).
SIGNIFICANCE AND USESIGNIFICANCE AND USE
SIGNIFICANCE AND USESIGNIFICANCE AND USE
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
CHEMICAL REACTIONCHEMICAL REACTION
CHEMICAL REACTIONCHEMICAL REACTION
CHEMICAL REACTION
Total Alkalinity is determined by neutralizing the sample to
a pH of 4.5 using a dilute sulfuric acid solution and a
bromophenol blue indicator. This process converts hydroxide
ions to water, carbonate and bicarbonate ions to carbonic
acid: 2OH–+H2SO4→2H2O+SO42–
2CO3
2–+H2SO4→2HCO3
–+SO42–
2HCO3–+H2SO4→2H2CO3+SO42–
INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE TEST KIT
Determination of Total Alkalinity
• Remove the cap from the plastic
vessel.Rinsetheplastic vessel with
water sample, fill to the 5 mL
mark and replace the cap.
• Through the cap port, add 1 drop of Bromophenol Blue
Indicator and mix. If the solution is yellow, then it is
acidicandanacidity test must be carriedout(seeHI3820
– Hanna Acidity Test Kit). If the solution is green or
blue, then proceed to next step.
• Take the syringe and push
theplungercompletely down
into the syringe. Insert tip
into the HI 38014-0 Alka-
linity Reagent and pull the
plunger out until the lower
edge of the seal is on the
0.0 mL mark of the syringe.
• Place the syringe tip into the cap port of the plastic
vessel and slowly add the titration solution drop by
drop, swirling after each drop.
REFERENCESREFERENCES
REFERENCESREFERENCES
REFERENCES
HEALTH AND SAFETYHEALTH AND SAFETY
HEALTH AND SAFETYHEALTH AND SAFETY
HEALTH AND SAFETY
The chemicals contained in this test kit may be hazardous if
improperly handled. Read the relevant Health and Safety
Data Sheets before performing the test.
1987 Annual Book of ASTM Standard, Volume 11.01
Water (1), pages 151-158.
Official Methods of Analysis, A.O.A.C., 14th Edition, 1984.
Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and
Wastewater, 18th Edition, 1992, pages 445-446.
Range 0 to 500 gpg CaCO3
Smallest Increment 5 gpg CaCO3
Analysis Method Acidtitration using bromophenolblue
Sample Size 5 mL
Number of Tests 100
Case Dimensions 200x120x60 mm (7.9x4.7x2.4")
Shipping Weight 363 g (12.8 oz.)
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5 mL
x 1
• Continue adding titration solution until the solution in
the plastic vessel turns yellow.
• Read off the milliliters of titration solution from the
syringe and multiply by 500 to obtain gpg CaCO3of
Total Alkalinity.
mL of titrant x 500 = gpg CaCO3
