Semi-quantitative test strips for reliable determination of arsenic concentrations as low as 0.005 mg/L (ppm). The reagents are supplied in PowderPillows for longer shelf life due to protection from light and moisture. Ideal for rapid and easy analysis of arsenic directly on-site. No maintenance or calibration is required.
Platform | Semi-quantitative test strips |
Parameter | Arsenic |
Brand | QUANTOFIX |
Gradation | Arsenic – 0 • 0.005 • 0.01 • 0.025 • 0.05 • 0.1 • 0.25 • 0.5 mg/L As³⁺ ⁵⁺ |
Color change | Arsenic – white → yellow-brown |
Evaluable on reflectometer | No |
Method | Arsenic – Modified Gutzeit test |
Additional reagent | Yes |
Storage temperature | 4−35 °C |
Shelf life (from production) | 2.5 Years |
Scope of delivery | 100 test strips in a tube, additional regaents, instruction leaflet in a box |
Hazardous material | Yes |
Customer benefits
• Ultra low detection limit for arsenic of 0.005 mg/L
• No instrument required, no calibration necessary
• Reagents are supplied in Powder Pillows – longer shelf life due to protection from light and moisture
• Contains reagent to eliminate sulfide interference (sulfide leads to overfindings)
Target markets / Applications
• Drinking water control
General information
Arsenic is a semimetal that is known primarily for its toxicity. It can get into drinking water or plant foods through environmental influences.
The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies the international arsenic contamination of drinking water as massive. Therefore, wells are tested and marked as contaminated or uncontaminated. The tests can be done easily with QUANTOFIX® EZ Arsenic Sensitive PP test kit.
Reaction principle
The detection of inorganic arsenic(III) and arsenic(V) compounds in water samples is achieved by adding zinc powder and a solid acid. The released arsine reacts with the mercury(II) bromide of the test field and forms yellow to brown arsenic-mercury halides.
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