USGS-NWQL: I-1030-85: Alkalinity in water by electrometric titration
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Official Method Name
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Alkalinity, electrometric titration |
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Current Revision
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Media
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WATER |
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Instrumentation
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Titration with a pH Meter |
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Method Subcategory
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Inorganic |
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Method Source
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Citation
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Methods for the Determination of Inorganic Substances in Water and Fluvial Sediments, Techniques of Water-Resources Investigations of the United States Geological Survey, Book 5, Chapter A1 Edited by Marvin J. Fishman and Linda C. Friedman |
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Brief Method Summary
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This method is no longer available through the USGS National Water Quality Laboratory. If using a local laboratory, refer to method file (.pdf) for more information. |
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Scope and Application
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This method is suitable for analyzing water with any amount of alkalinity, but aliquots for analysis should be taken to avoid a titration volume of standard acid in ascess of 50 mL. |
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Applicable Concentration Range
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Interferences
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Quality Control Requirements
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Sample Handling
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Bottle should not be opened until analysis can be performed immediately. |
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Maximum Holding Time
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Relative Cost
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Unknown |
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Sample Preparation Methods
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