LaMotte AMMONIA NITROGEN & NITRITE NITROGEN MODULE B - Manual

AMMONIA NITROGEN
& NITRITE NITROGEN • MODULE B
COLOR CHART
FOR SOIL MICRONUTRIENTS KIT · CODE 5938-02
QUANTITY CONTENTS CODE
30 mL *Ammonia Nitrogen Test Solution *5103WT-G
30 mL *Nitrite-Nitrogen Reagent #1 *5151WT-G
30 mL *Nitrite-Nitrogen Reagent #2 *5152WT-G
30 mL *Nitrite-Nitrogen Reagent #3 *5153WT-G
2 Stirring Rods, plastic 0519
2 Spot Plates, double, plastic 0159
1 Spoon, 0.5 g 0698
1 Test Tube, plastic, fi ltrate 0749
1 Funnel, plastic 0459
1 Filter Paper, 50/pk 0465-H
1 Color Chart, Ammonia Nitrogen in Soil 1302
1 Color Chart, Nitrite Nitrogen in Soil 1310
2 Test Tubes, 1-8 mL, plastic, w/cap 0755
1 Pipet, transfer, plastic 0364
*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 individual reagents or test kit components,
use the specifi ed code number.
The Demineralizer Bottle will be the source of all
the deionized water in these tests. Read the
Demineralizer Bottle Instructions before proceeding.
EXTRACTION PROCEDURE
1. Fill a test tube (0755) to line 7 with *Universal Extracting Solution (5173).
2. Use the 0.5 g spoon (0698) to add four level measures of soil to the test tube. Cap
and shake for one minute.
NOTE: When adding samples with high concentrations of carbonates to
*Universal Extracting Solution (5173), swirl tube to mix for 30 seconds before
capping to allow gases to escape.
3. Fold a piece of fi lter paper (0465) in half, then in half again. Press corners
together to form a cone. Place in funnel (0459). Pour extract solution into funnel,
collecting extract. This clear extract is used for the test.
WARNING! This set contains chemicals
that may be harmful if misued. Read
cautions on individual containers
carefully. Not to be used by children
except under adult supervision.