LaMotte AG-104 Salt Water Aquarium - Manual (Page 6)

CARBON DIOXIDE
QUAN TITY CON TENTS CODE
15 mL *Phenolphthalein Indicator, 1% *2246-E
60 mL *Carbon Dioxide Reagent B *4253-H
1 Direct Reading Titrator, 0-50 Range 0380
1 Test Tube, 5-10-12.9-15-20-25 mL, w/cap 0608
*WARNING: Reagents marked with a * are considered to be potential health hazards.
To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents see MSDS
CD or www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by email, phone
or fax.
NOTE: Read Direct Reading Titrator Manual before performing test.
Pro ce dure
1. Fill test tube (0608) to 20 mL line with sample water. For best
results, test on freshly obtained sample, and avoid splashing or
prolonged contact with air.
2. Add 2 drops of *Phenolphthalein Indicator, 1% (2246). If sample
turns red, no free carbon dioxide is present. If sample is colorless,
continue to Step 3.
3. Fill Direct Reading Titrator (0380) with *Carbon Dioxide Reagent
B (4253). Insert Titrator in center hole of test tube cap.
4. While gently swirling tube, slowly depress plunger to titrate sample
until color changes to a faint pink which persists for 30 seconds.
Read test result where the plunger tip meets the titrator scale.
Record results as ppm Carbon Dioxide.
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