Ammonia
DR 900 Analytical Procedure AP-73/900
SPECIFICATIONS
Method: Colorimetric (DR 900)
Range: 0.04 to 0.50 ppm as NH3-N
Testing Time: 30 minutes
DESCRIPTION
Ammonia reacts with chlorine to form mono-chlo-
ramine. The resulting monochloramine reacts with
salicylate to form 5-aminosalicylate. This complex
is then oxidized in the presence of sodium nitro-
prusside catalyst to form a blue-colored compound.
The blue color is masked by the yellow color of
the excess reagent present, giving a green-colored
solution that is directly proportional to ammonia
concentration.
ORDERING INFORMATION Nalco DR 900 Colorimeter
Order all replacement parts and reagents by their
part numbers. To be sure this product is compatible
with your treatment program, contact your local Description Part No.
Nalco representative. Items marked with an “*” Nalco DR 900 Colorimeter 400-P0900.88
are included with the kit or set. To place your Bottle, wash, 8 oz./250 mL 500-P0237.88
order, please contact your local customer service Sample cells, 10-20-25 mL
department. w/cap, 6/pkg 500-P2555.88
Optional Parts and Reagents
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REAGENTS
Description Part No.
Required Parts and Reagents
Powder Pillow Snippers 500-P1605.88
Description Part No.
Ammonia 10 mL Reagent Set,
100 Tests 460-P3110.88 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This reagent contains cyanide and is very poisonous
Includes:
it taken internally or if the fumes are inhaled. Do not
AM-1 Reagent Powder Pillows * 100/pkg
add to an acidic sample. Store away from water and
AM-2 Reagent Powder Pillows * 25/pkg (4 included)
acids.
SUPPORT 1 mg/L = 1 ppm
If you have any questions regarding this procedure, Sulfate (as SO4 )
2–
300 ppm
please contact your Nalco representative. In North Sulfide Sulfide will intensify the color.
America you can also contact the Equipment Help
Desk at 630-305-CHEM. Turbidity, sample color Turbidity and sample color will give
erroneous high values. Samples with
severe interferences require distil-
INTERFERENCES lation. Albuminoid nitrogen samples
also require distillation.
The following may interfere when present in con-
centrations exceeding those listed below. N-352 40 ppm
N-359 40 ppm
1 mg/L = 1 ppm
N-2857 40 ppm
Calcium (as CaCO3) 1000 ppm
N-356 *
Glycine, hydrazine Less common. Will cause intensified
N-354 **
colors in the prepared sample.
Iron All levels. Correct for iron interfer- **20 ppm N-356 will cause positive interference of 0.1 ppm
ence as follows: NH3
10 ppm N-356 causes 0.05 ppm NH3 interference.
1. Determine the amount of iron
**20 ppm N-354 will cause positive interference of 0.04 ppm
present in the sample using one
NH3.
of the Total Iron procedures.
2. Prepare a deionized water Note: Acidic or alkaline samples should be adjusted to
sample containing the same iron approximately pH 7.
concentration as the original
sample. Run the procedure on
this solution to determine the
interference due to iron.
Subtract this value from the
result in Step 12 obtained on the
original sample.
Magnesium
(as CaCO3) 6000 ppm
Nitrate (as NO3 -N) –
100 ppm
Nitrite (as NO2 -N)
–
12 ppm
Phosphate
(as PO43–-P) 100 ppm
AMMONIA DR 900 PROCEDURE
Start
1 2 3 4
Start Program Fill a sample cell with Fill a second sample cell Add the contents of one
10 mL of deionized water with 10 mL of the sample. Ammonia Salicylate Reagent
385 N Ammonia Salic. (the blank). Powder Pillow to each
sample cell. Cap both cells
Note: Alternate forms and shake to dissolve.
(NH3, NH4), start chemical
form in Advanced Options
Caution: This reagent
containes cyanide and is
very poisonous if taken
internally or if the fumes
are inhaled. Do not add
to an acidic sample. Store
away from water and acids.
5 6 7 8
Start TIMER 1 After the timer beeps add the Start TIMER 2 After the timer beeps, place
contents of one Ammonia the blank into the cell holder.
A 3-minute reaction period Cyanurate Reagent Powder A 15-minute reaction period Tightly cover the sample cell
will begin. Pillow to each sample cell. will begin. with the instrument cap.
Cap the cells and shake to
dissolve the reagent.
Note: A green color
will develop if ammonia
nitrogen is present.
Zero Read
9 10 11
Press: ZERO Place the prepared sample Press: READ
into the cell holder. Tightly
The cursor will move to the cover the sample cell with The cursor will move to the
right, then the display will the instrument cap. right, then the result in mg/L
show: ammonia nitrogen will be
displayed.
0.00 mg/L NH3-N
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