SPECIFICATIONS
Instruction Manual
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a Hanna Product.
Please read this instruction manual carefully before using
the chemical test kit. It will provide you with the necessary
information for correct use of the kit.
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:
• 1 plastic beaker (20 mL);
• 1 color comparator cube;
• Ammonia Reagent 1 for Fresh Water, 1 bottle with
dropper (20 mL);
• Nessler Reagent, 1 bottle with dropper (20 mL).
Note: Any damaged or defective item must be returned in
its original packing materials.
ISTR3824R2 04/02 PRINTED IN ITALY
HI 3824
Ammonia
Test Kit
for Fresh Water
In nature, the ammonia level in water can vary. Ground
water normally contains ammonia due to bacterial decay of
plants and animals. However, the presence of ammonia in
surface water may be evidence of sanitary pollution due to
waste discharges or natural causes.
The Hanna Ammonia Test Kit determines the ammonia
concentration in water in several easy steps. The kit is
portable and can be used in the field as well as in the
laboratory.
* mg/l is equivalent to ppm (parts per million)
Range 0 to 2.5 mg/L NH3-N
Smallest Increment 0.5 mg/L NH3-N
Analysis Method Colorimetric
Sample Size 10 mL
Number of Tests 25 (average)
CaseDimensions 220x145x55 mm (8.7x5.7x2.1")
Shipping Weight 180 g (6.8 oz.)
SPECIFICATIONS
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
CHEMICAL REACTION
The ammonia level in mg/L (or ppm), ammonia as nitrogen
is determined by a colorimetric method.
The Nessler reagent reacts with ammonia, under strong
alkaline conditions, to form a yellow colored complex (see
equation below). An addition of an EDTA
(Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) solution inhibits precipita-
tion of calcium and magnesium ions due to the presence of
the alkaline Nessler reagent.
The color intensity of the solution determines the ammonia
concentration
2K2Hgl4+2NH3➝NH2Hg2I3+ NH4I + 4KI
INSTRUCTIONS
READ THE ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE KIT
• Remove the cap from the plastic
vessel. Rinse the plastic vessel
with water sample before filling
it up to the 10 mL mark.
• Add 2 drops of Ammonia Reagent 1 for Fresh Water,
replace the cap and mix by carefully swirling the vessel
in tight circles.
• Add 8 drops of Nessler Reagent, replace the cap and
mix by carefully swirling the vessel.
• Remove the cap and transfer the solution into the color
comparator cube. Wait for 5 minutes to allow color to
develop.
REFERENCES
Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Waste-
water, 16th Edition, 1985, pages 379-382.
The chemicals contained in this kit may be hazardous if
improperly handled. Read Health and Safety Data Sheet
before performing this test.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
• Determine which color matches the solution in the cube,
and record the results in mg/L (or ppm) NH3-N.
• It is better to match the color with a white sheet at
about 10 cm behind the comparator.
