Nitrate Ion-Selective Electrode
Recommended for College and High School. Interface and software sold separately.
The Nitrate Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE) can be used to measure the concentration of Nitrate (NO3-) in aqueous samples.
Description
Nitrate concentration, which can be increased by acidic rainfall, fertilizer runoff from fields, and plant or animal decay or waste, is an important parameter in nearly all water quality studies. Use the Nitrate ISE to determine the concentration of the nitrate ion in a water sample.
The Nitrate ISE has a combination-style, non-refillable, gel-filled electrode. Like all other PVC ISE membranes, the membrane on the ISE has a limited life expectancy. However, the replaceable module of ISE allows you to simply discard the used membrane module, and replace it with a new one.
Note: We recommend that you do not purchase ISE replacement modules too far in advance of their expected time of use as degradation occurs while they are stored on the shelf.
Important: Ion-Selective Electrodes require good chemical technique and careful calibration to obtain accurate results; they are not recommended for middle school or elementary students.
Specifications
- Range: 0.10 to 14,000 mg/L or ppm (7 × 10-6 M to 1.0 M)
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Resolution (LabQuest 2, LabQuest, LabQuest Mini, Go!Link, LabPro):
- % of reading: 0.7%
- Low scale reading: 0.10 ±0.0007
- High scale reading: 14,000 ±98 mg/L
- pH Range: 2.5 to 11
- Interfering Ions: CIO4-, I-, ClO3-, CN-, BF4-
- Electrode Slope (log voltage vs. concentration): –56 mV/decade
- Electrode Resistance: 1 to 4 MΩ
- Reproducibility: ± 5% of reading
- Temperature range (can be placed in): 0 to 50°C (no temperature compensation)
- Minimum immersion: 1 inch
- Electrode Length: 155 mm
- Body Diameter: 12 mm
- Cap Diameter: 16 mm
- Cable Length: 100 cm
Download the user manual for full specifications
Experiments and Lab Ideas
Water Quality with Vernier (1)
Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.
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Lab Ideas and Innovative Uses
What’s Included
- Vernier Nitrate Ion-Selective Electrode
- 30 mL bottle of Nitrate Low Standard (1 mg/L)
- 30 mL bottle of Nitrate High Standard (100 mg/L)
- Short-term ISE soaking bottle
- User manual
Sensor Requirements
The Nitrate Ion-Selective Electrode requires a compatible interface and software to collect data. Interface and software sold separately. Getting started with probeware »
Compatible Interfaces
The Nitrate Ion-Selective Electrode is compatible with these interfaces:
Ordering Information
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