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e.Does the test require the sample to be at a certain temperature?

f.Was the pH of the sample in the correct range?

g.Is the pipette volume correct?

2.Check the used reagents by repeating the standard addition procedure with freshly prepared reagents.

Detection rate

Conclusion

 

 

 

 

The originally used reagents were defective.

100%

Check the standard solution:

Repeat the standard addition procedure with a

 

 

freshly prepared standard solution.

 

 

 

 

Detection rate

Conclusion

 

 

 

 

 

The originally used

 

100%

standard solution was

 

 

defective.

If none of these measures resolves the problem, please contact the manufacturer or a sales representative.

6.3.1 Complete a standard addition

Carry out the standard addition in accordance with the corresponding procedure.

There are two different methods:

Peak volume (Standard addition):

Defined volumes of a standard solution are added step by step to an already analyzed sample. The sample is measured again after each addition.

Sample volume:

A defined volume of a standard solution of known concentration is added to the volume of sample specified in the procedure and the sample is measured after each addition. In most cases three different standard solutions are prepared and the procedure is repeated for each of them.

Note: The units and chemical forms used for the sample are used for the standard solutions. Be careful to ensure that to use the correct units for subsequent entries.

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Hach DR 5000 Complete a standard addition, Peak volume Standard addition, Sample volume, Check the standard solution