
Hanna Instruments-3838 Formaldehyde test kit
Formaldehyde is used in many industrial processes, such as maintenance of reverse osmosis plants.
Titration method.
Range of 0 to 1% and 0 to 10%
Formaldehyde Test Kit
The Hanna Instruments-3838 formaldehyde portable test kit makes monitoring easy, quick and safe. The design of the kit makes it practically impossible to spill the reagents, thereby reducing the possibility of injury or damage to property.
Formaldehyde concentration is determined by a simple acid titration. The formaldehyde, in the aqueous sample, reacts with Sodium Sulphite to form an alkaline product. This product is then titrated to a yellow alizarin R yellow endpoint, using a pre-standardised Hydrochloric Acid solution.
Order information
The Hanna Instruments-3838 test kit is supplied with the following:
- 15 mL Alizarin Yellow R indicator
- 30 g sodium sulphite
- 120 mL titrant solution
- Plastic spoon and plastic bottle
- 10 mL calibrated vessel
- Filter cartridge
- Calibrated titration syringe and plungers

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Can I arrange servicing or calibration for my photometer?
Absolutely. We also provide servicing and calibration to keep your photometers accurate and reliable.
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