Phosphate
Phosphates are extensively used for treating water in boilers and steam raising plant. Phosphates are added to control the deposition of sediment and deposits within the boiler. It is an essential part of the treatment programme to monitor the phosphate level to ensure this is within the correct range for deposition control.
Phosphates are extensively used in detergent formulations and washing powders. Phosphates are also found in widespread applications in the food processing industry and in industrial water treatment processes. Agricultural fertilizers normally contain phosphate minerals and phosphates also arise from the breakdown of plant materials and in animal wastes.
Phosphates can therefore enter water courses through a variety of routes - particularly domestic and industrial effluents and run-off from agricultural land. Phosphate is an important control test from natural and drinking waters.
Whilst phosphates are not generally considered harmful for human consumption, they do exhibit a complex effect on the natural environment. In particular, phosphates are associated with eutrophication of water and with rapid unwanted plant growth in rivers and lakes. Phosphates present in natural water pass through into drinking water supplies.
The following products are available to test for Phosphate:
Comparator Kits
Comparator tests use visual standards to assess the colour produced when reagents are added to a sample of water. Tablet reagents are used with these kits for maximum simplicity and convenience.
Drop Count Kits
Drop count tests are the simplest form of test for many industrial water parameters. Just take a sample of the water, add an indicator tablet or a drop of indicator solution, then add the test reagent drop by drop until a colour change takes place.
Photometer 7100
The Photometer 7100 is fully integrated with the Palintest system of water analysis. It offers a great value instrumental analysis for an extensive range of water tests.
Photometer 7500
The Palintest Photometer 7500 takes portable water testing to new heights. The smooth good looks cover a solidly engineered instrument with a high specification and high performance.
Photometer 8000
The Palintest Photometer 8000 sets a new standard for water quality testing and ease of operation. It is designed to provide accurate and fast analysis for even the busiest test labs.
Pooltest 25 Professional Plus
The Pooltest 25 Professional Plus features simple selection of over 25 pre-programmed tests. The instrument can store up to 500 test results in its on-board memory and can be interfaced with spreadsheets or pool management software applications.
Tubetests
The Tubetests® range includes all of the main parameters needed for water and effluent monitoring, and for the testing of agricultural runoff and leachate from landfill sites.
