Taylor Boiler/Cooling Systems Test Kit, Alkalinity, Chloride (high pH waters), Hardness, Sulfite

Taylor Boiler/Cooling Systems Test Kit, Alkalinity, Chloride (high pH waters), Hardness, Sulfite

Description of Tests

Test Code Method/Chemistry Standard/Equivalence or Description Comparator Cell Alkalinity, P/T Drop Test Phenolphthalein/blended indicator 1 drop = 50 ppm P/M or P/T alkalinity as CaCO3 NA 9198G Chloride Drop Test Argentometric (high pH waters) 1 drop = 10 ppm Cl¯ NA 9198O Hardness, Total Drop Test EDTA titration (includes inhibitors to prevent metal interference) 1 drop = 10 ppm total hardness as CaCO3 NA 9198B Sulfite (Sodium) Drop Test Iodometric 1 drop = 10 ppm Na2SO3 NA 9198W

To prevent corrosion and scale in boiler and cooling water systems, it is essential to analyze both the natural impurities of the source water and the treated water’s characteristics. The analytes most commonly tested are alkalinity, chloride, hardness, nitrite, pH, silica, and sulfite. Additives such as EDTA and other chelants, molybdenum, phosphates, phosphonates, and polyacrylic-acid-based polymers are also routinely monitored.

Tests for these parameters constitute Taylor’s combination kits for water treatment professionals. Kits come complete with all necessary reagents and equipment.