LaMotte SMART 2 - Manual (Page 122)

INTERFERENCES: Volatile organic compounds are not oxidized to the extent
that they are in the vapor above the digestion solution.
Therefore, they do not contribute to the COD reading.
Chloride concentrations above 10% of COD interfere with
the mercury free tubes. Chloride above 2000 ppm will
interfere with the mercury tubes. Nitrite gives a positive
interference of 1.1 ppm O
2
per ppm NO
2
–N which is
insignificant unless nitrite concentrations are very high.
Other reduced inorganic compounds are stoichiometrically
oxidized, causing a positive interference. Corrections can be
made for these compounds based upon their stoichiometry
and concentrations.
When scanning samples in 16 mm tubes, such as COD, the
sample chamber lid can not be closed. Use the COD adapter
to minimize stray light interference. To further reduce stray
light interference, do not scan sample in direct sunlight.
COD–LR 2/4 Smart2 TEST PROCEDURES 03.05