Living organisms, especially aquatic life, function best in a pH range of 6.0 to 9.0. Alkalinity is a measure of how much acid can be added to a liquid without causing a large change in pH. Higher alkalinity levels in surface waters will buffer acid rain and other acid wastes and prevent pH changes that are harmful to aquatic life.
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corresponds to titratable alkalinity at pH 8.3 and total alkalinity corresponds to titratable alkalinity at pH 4.5. This application note is an application of international
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The pH of the buffered solution would change when the buffering capacity of the solution is overloaded. Alkalinity refers to the capability of water to neutralize acid. This is really an expression of buffering capacity. A buffer is a solution to which an acid can be added without changing the concentration of available H+ ions (without changing the pH) appreciably.
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Alkalinity is the measure of the resistance of water to the lowering of pH when acids are added to the water. Acid additions generally come from rain or snow, though soil sources are also important in some areas. Alkalinity increases as water dissolves rocks containing calcium carbonate such as calcite and limestone.
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Testing Methodology: Alkalinity is an electrometric measurement which is performed using a titrant and a pH electrode. A potentiometric titration is taken to an end-point reading of pH 4.5. The amount of acid required to reach a pH of 4.5 is expressed in milliliters.
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another strong acid such as H2SO4 0.1 eq/l can also be. used. If the pH of the water sample is below 8.3, the. Phenolphthalein alkalinity is, by definition, equal to. zero. Results are normally expressed as mmoles/l (or meq/l) of alkalinity, but other units can be used (see notes). If a suitable sensor is used, the alkalinity determination. can be linked with a pH and temperature measurement. of the sample.
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What is alkalinity? Alkalinity is a measure of the capacity of water to neutralize acids. This is known as the buffering capacity of water or the ability of water to resist a change in pH when acid is added. Alkalinity in water is due primarily to the presence of bicarbonate, carbonate, and hydroxide ions. It relates to the balance of carbon dioxide in water and is a function of pH. How is alkalinity measured? Alkalinity is expressed as phenolphthalein alkalinity or total alkalinity. Both types can be determined by a titration with standard sulfuric acid to an endpoint pH. Indicators such as phenolphthalein and bromcresol green-methyl red define endpoints or a pH meter could be used for determination of endpoints.
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(or 25 mg/l CaCO3). For alkalinity below this value, it is recommended to use a low alkalinity method with 0.02 eq/l titrant and 200 ml for sample volume, using the calculation above. Notes 1) The results are normally expressed in mmoles/l (or meq/l) of alkalinity. 1 ml of 0.1 eq/l of strong acid represents 0.1 meq or mmol of alkalinity. 2) Depending on the country,many other units can be used for the results-mmol/l CaCO 3 (= meq/l * 0.5) (CO 3-- has 2 alkalinity functions per molecule)-mg/l CaCO 3 (= meq/l * 50) (MW of CaCO
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Phenolphthalein alkalinity is, by definition, equal to zero. Results are normally expressed as mmoles/l (or meq/l) of alkalinity, but other units can be used (see notes). If a suitable sensor is used, the alkalinity determination can be linked with a pH and temperature measurement of the sample. Electrode and reagents
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The calcium ions (CO3) neutralize the acid in this reaction and show the buffering capacity of the sample. From the amount of acid used, a calculation will indicate the amount of carbonate (CO3) involved in the reaction. This then is expressed as mg of CaCO3/L even though actually part of the alkalinity may be contributed by MgCO3, Na2CO3 or K2CO3.
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how is alkalinity expressed
Alkalinity is expressed as phenolphthalein alkalinity or total alkalinity.