Chloride Titrator Views
How do the Quantab test strips for chloride work? Problem Description: How do the Quantab test strips for chloride work? Problem Solution: When the Quantab
Quantab)reg; Titrator consists of a thin, chemically inert plastic sheath. Laminated within the sheath is a strip impregnated with a reagent. When Quantabsreg; test strips are placed in a test solution, fluid rises up the strip by capillary action. The reagent reacts with the chloride ion in the solution and produces a white column in the strip. The height of this column is proportional to the total chloride concentration. Results are read by observing the number on the strip where the column peaks and then using the accompanying calibration table to convert the reading to ppm chloride ion. Approximate titration range is 0.005% NaCl (30 ppm Cl) to 1.0% NaCl (6000 ppm Cl). Normal dilution procedure allows testing to 10% NaCl (60,000 ppm Cl). Additional dilutions may be made to test higher levels.