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IM 12Y18A03-01EN 1st Edition : Oct. 04, 2019-00
The above equation indicates that the measured potential varies with both temperature and
the concentration of the ion of the interest. In order to eliminate error caused by uctuations in
sample temperature, the WE430 microprocessor constantly updates temperature corrections
from data supplied by the ATC probe.
From the Nernst equation, the theoretical response of a iodide ion selective electrode to a ten-
fold change in concentration at 25 °C is -59.16 mV. This is referred to as the electrode slope (S).
Most electrodes, however, do not exhibit a theoretical slope. Therefore, the analyzer is calibrated
to determine its actual value. Two standards are used to provide information necessary for the
microprocessor to compute the actual slope and E0for use during sample analysis.
Acid is added to the sample to prevent a competing reaction from occurring:
3I2+ H2O → 5I-+ IO3-+ 6H+
Maintaining acidic conditions prevents the release of iodide which would cause high apparent
reductant readings.
The pH adjustment and iodine addition are accomplished by the patented passive-diusion
process wherein the sample passes through a length of tubing in the reagent bottle that contains
the acid reagent and iodine. The reagent and iodine diuse through the tube wall and mix with
the sample. This passive method eliminates sample contamination problems due to reagent
contamination and makes the uid handling apparatus simple and reliable.
1.2 Principles of Calibration
Calibration procedures for analytical instruments are important and must be performed carefully.
The WE430 Hydrazine analyzer uses a dynamic two point calibration that utilizes advanced
electrode technology in combination with a dynamic calibrator.
1.2.1 Dynamic Two Point Calibration (DYN)
The dynamic two point calibration procedure provides maximum calibration accuracy and
requires the use of the dynamic calibrator. In addition to calculating the Eovalue of the electrode,
as is done in an oine calibration procedure, this procedure determines electrode slope. To
perform a dynamic two point calibration, the WE430 analyzer is rst connected to a reductant-
free sample stream. An appropriate diluted standard is prepared and then a syringe is lled
with the diluted standard and mounted on the calibrator. The calibrator is then mounted near
the analyzer and the syringe tubing is connected to the standard injection port. By adjusting the
calibrator pump settings, two dierent ow rates produce two known standards that are diluted
into the sample background. By pressing the appropriate keys on the analyzer when prompted,
the analyzer’s microprocessor completes the calibration. After allowing approximately 30 minutes
for the calibration solution to be ushed from the system, the WE430 analyzer can begin sample
measurement again.
1.2.2 Oine Calibration
In addition to a dynamic two point calibration, an oine calibration can be performed with
some oxygen scavengers. Since the oxygen scavenger concentration in feedwater is normally
controlled over a rather narrow range, usually an oine calibration procedure is sucient to
provide accurate results. The oine calibration procedure has the advantage of being quick and
easy to perform. If sample reductant concentrations are expected to vary widely from day to day
or if online verication of analyzer readings is desired, a dynamic two point calibration should be
performed.
The oine calibration feature of the WE430 analyzer allows the operator to adjust the analyzer to
values determined by alternate methods used in their laboratory such as a standard colorimetric
method.