Description
P & M Alkalinity Test Kits
"P & M" (Total Alkalinity Indicator) Alkalinity Test Kits comes in 1 drop = 10, 20, 25, 50, and 100 ppm."P" Test Directions:
- Fill the mixing botle to the top of the etched mark with the water sample.
- Add 8 drops of Phenolphthalein Indicator.
- If the sample does not turn red or pink, there is no Phenolphthalein present (Continue to step 6). If the water turns pink or red continue to step 4.
- Add titrating solution until the sample turns colorless.
- Multiple the number of drops by the factor of the test for your "P" results.
- START "M" Test: Fill the mixing bottle with the water to be tested to 25 ml and Add 6 drops of Total Alkalinity Indicator Solution and mix.
- If the water sample turns Salmon/Red, free mineral acids are present, the "M" reading is reported as zero.
- If the water sample turns Aqua Blue / Green alkalinity is present and continue the test.
- Add the sulfuric acid titrating solution, drop by drop, swirling the vial until the sample turns Salmon/Red.
- Multiple the drop count by the drop factor for results.