Alkalinity

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Natural or treated water alkalinity is made up of a number of dissolved compounds, such as hydroxides, carbonates, bicarbonates and to a lesser extent phosphates or silicates.

Water alkalinity is a critical factor in many water treatment applications. Low alkalinity levels can create aggressive or corrosive water conditions. Water treatment products increase alkalinity to create less aggressive, more manageable water.

Alkalinity is often measured to gauge product concentration or to indicate that the correct treatment is in place. It is measured by reaction with a standard acid solution, using a specific pH indicator. The indicator used is carefully chosen so that alkalinity relating to specific chemicals can be determined

Kittiwake alkalinity tests are available from our Drop Test, Micro-titrator and Titrator ranges.

The table below gives a chart of recommended tests.
R = Recommended
X = Suitable for use

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Alkalinity

	Drop Test	Micro Burette	Titrator Test
Boiler Treatment	R	X	R
Cooling Towers & Systems	R	X	R
Swimming Pools & Spa's	R
Waste Water & Sewage	R	X	X
Potable Water	X	X	X
Agriculture & Hydroponics	R	X	X
Sanitisation	R	R	X
Aquaculture	R	X	X

The table below gives a chart of recommended tests.
R = Recommended
X = Suitable for use

Product Table

Code	Product	Range	Tests per pack	No. Reagents
AS-K26064-KW	Alkalinity (P, M, OH) DIGI Titrator	10-2000ppm (CaCO3)	100	3 x 65ml, 1 x cartridge
AS-K28245-KW	Alkalinity HR/LR Drop Test	0.025-6.0 % NaOH	120	3 x 65ml
AS-K22303-KW	Alkalinity HR Drop Test	0.25-6.0 % NaOH	120	2 x 65ml
AS-K22291-KW	Alkalinity (M) LR Drop Test	50-600 ppm CaCO3	120	1 x sachets
AS-K22292-KW	Alkalinity (M) HR Drop Test	200-2400 ppm CaCO3	120	2 x 65ml
AS-K22295-KW	Alkalinity (P + M) LR Drop Test	50-600 ppm CaCO3	120	3 x 65ml
AS-K22294-KW	Alkalinity (P) HR Drop Test	200-2400 ppm CaCO3	120	2 x 65 ml
AS-K22293-KW	Alkalinity (P) LR Drop Test	50-600 ppm CaCO3	120	2 x 65 ml
AS-K22302-KW	Alkalinity (P) LR Drop Test	250-6000 ppm NaOH	120	2 x 65 ml
AS-K22304-KW	Alkalinity (P, M + OH) LR Drop Test	200-2400 ppm CaCO3	120	3 x 65ml
AS-K22296-KW	Alkalinity (P, M + OH) LR Drop Test	50-600 ppm CaCO3	120	4 x 65ml
AS-K22298-KW	Alkalinity (P, M & OH) HR Drop Test	200-2400 ppm CaCO3	120	4 x 65ml
AS-K22300-KW	Alkalinity (P, M & OH) LR & HR Pack Drop Test	50-2400 ppm CaCO3	120	4 x 65ml

29/09/2009

Kittiwake joins the RSC Partnership Programme

Kittiwake are extremely proud of the continued advances we are able to make in the world of condition monitoring. To further highlight our commitment to innovation we have recently invoked a partnership with the Royal Society of Chemistry. Read more...

15/09/2009

Kittiwake Datasheets Update

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New Storm Roller Engineers Case

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