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Specific wavelengths are recommended for each method. For the USEPA and Standard Methods, the wavelength in the visible range of the spectrum is recommended, where the European ISO method requires an infrared light source.
The ISO 7027 standard specifies the key parameters for the optical system to measure turbidity for drinking and surface water, using the formazin-based metric method. ISO turbidity meters operate by passing a beam of infrared light through a vial containing the sample to be tested. The light source is a High Emission Infrared LED. A sensor positioned at 90° with respect to the direction of the light detects the amount of light scattered by the undissolved particles present in the sample. A microprocessor converts these readings into FTU (FNU) values.
The USEPA Method 180.1 specifies the key parameters for the optical system to measure turbidity for drinking, saline and surface water, in a 0 to 40 NTU range, using the nephelometric method. Meters compliant with EPA approved methods are designed to meet or exceed the criteria specified by the USEPA Method 180.1 and Standard Method 2130 B.
Hanna Instruments offers a wide variety of instrumentation for measuring turbidity. Products include benchtop and portable meters that are based on ISO and EPA methodology. Specialized portable meters are available for monitoring bentonite in wine and haze in beer.
Benchtop turbidity meters include versions based ISO and EPA methods. Meters based on the EPA method have NTU, Nephelos, and EBC as units of measure. A benchtop based on the EPA method is also available to measure chlorine. Meters based on the ISO method can display results as FNU, FAU, NTU, and EBC.
Portable turbidity meters include versions based ISO and EPA methods. Meters based on the EPA method display results as NTU. A portable meter based on the EPA method is also available to measure chlorine. Meters based on the ISO method display results as FNU. In this category are portables that can measure additional parameters along with turbidity and a version made for bentonite monitoring in wine and haze in beer. The haze meter that can display results as FTU, EBC, ASBC, and HELM.
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We take pride in every product we build. From an original idea, to a completed product ready for testing. We oversee every aspect of the manufacturing process. It is this level of attention to detail that sets us apart.
To empower customers to achieve quality by supplying intuitive, accurate, and reliable analytical instruments with exceptional customer service and value.
We take pride in every product we build. From an original idea, to a completed product ready for testing. We oversee every aspect of the manufacturing process. It is this level of attention to detail that sets us apart.
To empower customers to achieve quality by supplying intuitive, accurate, and reliable analytical instruments with exceptional customer service and value.
We take pride in every product we build. From an original idea, to a completed product ready for testing. We oversee every aspect of the manufacturing process. It is this level of attention to detail that sets us apart.
