Teledyne 6750 operating instructions Relationship Between TIC and pH, Oxidation

Total Organic Carbon Analyzer Theory of Operation

be reduced to approximately 2.0 to 3.0. If the sample pH is not properly reduced as described in Figure 2-8, increase the normalcy of the acid reagent until the water exiting the sparger drain is between 2.0 and 3.0.

Figure 2-8: Relationship Between TIC and pH

2.4.3 Oxidation

The UV reactor and persulfate reagent provide oxidation of the carbon to CO2. The UV reactor consists of the following:

•Mounting enclosure with viewing window

•Borosilicate reactor body

•Heater/Temperature sensor

•UV Lamp

•Miscellaneous fittings and clamps

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