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Nitrate is the most completely oxidized form of nitrogen. It is formed during the final stages of biological decomposition, either in wastewater treatment facilities or in natural water supplies. Low-level nitrate concentrations may be present in natural waters. However, a Maximum Contaminant Level of 10 ppm nitrate-nitrogen has been established for drinking water by the USEPA.

The Cadmium Reduction Method

References: ASTM D 3867-99, Nitrate-Nitrite in Water, Test Method B. APHA Standard Methods, 20th ed., pp. 4-117, Method 4500-NO3 - E (1998). USEPA Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes, Method 353.3(1983).

Nitrate is reduced to nitrite using cadmium as the reducing agent. The resulting nitrite concentration is then determined colorimetrically. This method is applicable to drinking and surface waters, as well as domestic and industrial wastes. Nitrite will interfere with this test. Results are expressed as ppm (mg/L) NO3-N or NO3.

The Zinc Reduction Method, NEW!

References: ASTM D 3867-99, Nitrate-Nitrite in Water, Test Method B. APHA Standard Methods, 20th ed., pp. 4-117, Method 4500-NO3 - E (1998). USEPA Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes, Method 353.3 (1983). Nelson, J. L., Kurtz, L. T., and R. H. Bray, Rapid Determination of Nitrates and Nitrites. Anal. Chem., V26, p. 1081-1082, (1954).

Nitrate is reduced to nitrite using zinc as the reducing agent. The resulting nitrate concentration is then determined colorimetrically. This method is applicable to industrial wastewaters, drinking, and surface waters. These test kits can also be used for the analysis of seawater. This method will measure nitrate in the presence of low levels of nitrite (by difference). Results are expressed as ppm (mg/L) NO3-N.

The test kits that employ this method include sample tubes that are pre-dosed with zinc reagent, so the awkward use of foil packs is eliminated.
 
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  Visual Kits
0-3 ppm as N
0.4 ppm / Method: Cadmium Reduction
  Cat#
CHEMets Kit K-6904

CHEMets Refill, 30 ampoules and 30 cadmium foil packs Shelf-life: 12 monthsR-6902

Comparator, Shelf-life 12 Months: 0, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0 ppmC-6904

Kit comes in a plastic case and contains everything needed to perform 30 tests: Refill, Comparator, 25 mL sample cup, sample cup top, instructions, and MSDS.
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0-30 ppm as N
4 ppm / Method: Cadmium Reduction
  Cat#
CHEMets Kit K-6909D

CHEMets Refill, 30 ampoules and 30 cadmium foil packs, Shelf-life 12 monthsR-6904

Comparator, Shelf-life 12 months: 0, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30 ppmC-6909D

Kit comes in a plastic case and contains everything needed to perform 30 tests (except distilled water): Refill, Comparator, 25 mL sample cup, 3.0 mL syringe, reaction tube with lid, instructions, and MSDS
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0-150 ppm
20 ppm / Method: Cadmium Reduction
  Cat#
CHEMets Kit K-6909A

CHEMets Refill, 30 ampoules and 30 cadmium foil packs, Shelf-life: 12 monthsR-6904

Comparator, Shelf-life 12 months: 0, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 75, 100, 150 ppmC-6909A

Kit comes in a plastic case and contains everything needed to perform 30 tests (except distilled water): Refill, Comparator, 25 mL sample cup, 1.0 mL syringe, reaction tube with lid, instructions, and MSDS.
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0 - 450 ppm as N
60 ppm / Method: Cadmium reduction
  Cat#
CHEMets Kit K-6909B

CHEMets Refill, 30 ampoules, 30 cadmium foil packs, and 30 pipette tips, Shelf-life: 12 monthsR-6909

Comparator, Shelf-life 12 months: 0, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180, 225, 300, 450 ppmC-6909B

Kit comes in a plastic case and contains everything needed to perform 30 tests (except distilled water): Refill, Comparator, 25 mL sample cup, 100 uL MiniPetŪ 1, reaction tube with lid, instructions, and MSDS.
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0 - 3ppm as N
0.25 ppm / Method: Zinc Reduction Method
  Cat#
CHEMets Kit K-6905

CHEMets Refill, 30 ampoules and 30 zinc foil packs Shelf-life: 12 monthsR-6905

Comparator: 0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0 ppm Shelf-life: 12 monthsC-6906

Kit comes in a plastic case and contains everything needed to perform 30 tests: Refill, Comparator, Acidifier Solution, reaction tube and cap, 25 mL sample cup, instructions, and MSDS.
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  Instrumental Kits
0.20-1.50 ppm as N
Cadmium Reduction
  Cat#
Vacu-vials Kit K-6903

Kit comes in a cardboard box and contains everything needed to perform 30 tests: thirty ampoules, thirty cadmium foil packs, 25 mL sample cup, sample cup top, ampoule blank, instructions, calibration table, and MSDS.
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0.20-3.00 ppm as N
Cadmium Reduction
  Cat#
Vacu-vials Kit K-6923

Kit comes in a cardboard box and contains everything needed to perform 30 tests: thirty ampoules, thirty cadmium foil packs, 25 mL sample cup, sample cup top, ampoule blank, instructions, calibration table, and MSDS.
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10-60 ppm as NO3
Cadmium Reduction
  Cat#
Vacu-vials Kit K-6933

Kit comes in a cardboard box and contains everything needed to perform 30 tests (except distilled water): thirty ampoules, thirty cadmium foil packs, 25 mL sample cup, sample cup top, 3.0 mL syringe, ampoule blank, instructions, calibration table, and MSDS.
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Kit Components common to Nitrate
Description Cat#

Sample Cup Pack, 25 mL (6 ea)A-0013

Sample Cup Top Pack for 25 mL Cup (6 ea)A-0014

Dilutor Snapper Cup Pack (6 ea)A-0018

Ampoule Blank Pack (5 ea)A-0023

Syringe Pack, 3.0 mL (6 ea)A-0063

Sample Cup & Top Pack, 5 mL (6 ea)A-0105
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