API Nitrate 90-Test Freshwater And Saltwater Aquarium Water Test Kit, 5 Count (Pack of 1)

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You may not need this kind of accuracy, but it is a good way to figure out if the nitrate level in your aquarium is just high, or you need to replace the water right away.

All our Cell and Reagent Test Kits are equipped with the unique Live ID which allows seamless method recognition and contains essential information such as lot number, expiry date, and automatic calibration updates.To use an electrochemical test kit, the user first prepares the sample by adding it to a test chamber or vial. The kit includes electrodes, usually made of platinum or glassy carbon, which are immersed in the sample. The electrical current generated by the redox reaction is then measured using a potentiostat or a similar device. The measured current is directly proportional to the nitrate concentration in the sample. The long term life span of tank inhabitants highly depends on good water conditions. Thus, it is just right that you keep the water in the aquarium safe and clean for your fish to thrive. The overall reaction is the reduction of the nitrate ion to nitric oxide by iron(II), which is oxidised to iron(III), followed by the formation of nitrosyl ferrous sulfate between the nitric oxide and the remaining iron(II), where nitric oxide is reduced to NO −. [5] 2HNO 3 + 3H 2SO 4 + 6FeSO 4 → 3Fe 2(SO 4) 3 + 2NO + 4H 2O [Fe(H 2O) 6]SO 4 + NO → [Fe(H 2O) 5(NO)]SO 4 + H 2O

P Analytics and Sample Preparation > Test Kits and Photometric Methods > Areas of Application > Drinking Water > Nitrate Document results in parts per million or milligram per liter of nitrate. Nitrogen is then converted to a milligram per nitrate after multiplying it with a factor of 4.4 A tank test kit is primarily designed to aid in gauging a particular water parameter. This is a very special tool in that it works to keep the water in the aquarium safe, clean and healthy for your marine friends to survive. This product is not fancy and does not provide you with any professional data, but it is great for those who are just beginning and this kit does not require a decimal type of readings.Do not dispose of test kit components in regular household waste or pour any chemicals down the drain, as this can have harmful effects on the environment. Another thing I liked about this Salifert nitrate test kit is that you can use it for both saltwater and freshwater aquariums. This test has high accuracy, making it the ideal test for saltwater aquariums, especially reef aquariums with a delicate balance. Although you do not need that much accuracy for freshwater tanks, it is still a handy test to have. Consider replacing the test kit if you frequently encounter inconsistent or unreliable results, even after troubleshooting and calibration.