LaMotte CALCIUM HARDNESS FOR FRESH OR SALT WATER CA-DR User Manual
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CAL CIUM HARD NESS FOR
FRESH OR SALT WA TER
MODEL CA-DR • CODE 3609
QUANTITY
CONTENTS
CODE
15 mL
*Sodium Hydroxide Reagent
w/Metal Inhibitors
*4259-E
50
Calcium Hardness Indicator Tablets
T-5250-H
60 mL
Hardness #7 Reagent
4487DR-H
1
Test Tube, 5-10-12.9-15-20-25 mL,
glass, w/cap
0608
1
Direct Reading Titrator, 0-200 Range
0382
1
Pipet, 0.5 mL, plastic
0353
*WARNING:
Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these
reagents go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by
e-mail, phone or fax.
To order a complete set of refill reagents, order as R-3609. To order individual
reagents or test kit components, use the specified code number.
NOTE:
Read the LaMotte Direct Reading Titrator Instruction Manual before
proceeding. The Titrator is calibrated in
terms of hardness expressed as parts per
million (ppm) calcium carbonate (CaCO
3
).
Each minor division on the Titrator scale
equals 4 ppm CaCO
3
.
PRO CE DURE
CALCIUM HARDNESS (FRESH WATER)
1.
Fill test tube (0608) to 12.9 mL line with sample water.
2.
Add 6 drops of * Sodium Hydroxide Reagent w/Metal Inhibitors (4259).
Cap and mix.
3.
Add one Calcium Hardness Indicator Tablet (T-5250). Cap and gently
mix until tablet disintegrates. Solution will turn red if hardness is present.
If solution is blue, there is no measurable amount of hardness.
4.
Fill the Direct Reading Titrator (0382) with Hardness Reagent #7
(4487DR). Insert into the center hole of the test tube cap.
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WARNING! This set contains chemicals
that may be harmful if misused. Read
cautions on individual containers
carefully. Not to be used by children
except under adult supervision