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pH

pH & physicochemical
🎯 Difficulty ★☆☆ Easy Duration About 1–2 h 🎯 Use Determination of pH, conductivity, turbidity and related physicochemical parameters
📖 Principle
Electrode potential or physical parameters converted to measured values
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1

Electrode & instrument calibration

20 min
Calibrate the pH meter and conductivity meter with standard buffers
💡 Tip Two-point calibration with pH 4/7/10
⚠️ Caution Use fresh calibration buffers
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2

Sample collection & temp

15 min
Collect the water sample and equilibrate to measurement temperature
💡 Tip Measure promptly to avoid CO₂ effect
⚠️ Caution Stir thoroughly before reading
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3

pH measurement

15 min
Immerse the electrode in the sample, wait for stable reading and record pH
💡 Tip Record after reading stabilizes
⚠️ Caution Rinse electrode with pure water
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4

Conductivity/turbidity

15 min
Measure conductivity and turbidity with their respective instruments
💡 Tip Conductivity uses automatic temperature compensation
⚠️ Caution Avoid bubbles in turbidity samples
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5

Record & assess

15 min
Record parameter values and compare against limits to judge compliance
💡 Tip Keep full raw records
⚠️ Caution Re-measure to confirm outliers
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⚠️ 5 Common Beginner Mistakes

  • Uncalibrated electrode giving wrong values
  • Expired calibration buffers
  • Sample not equilibrated to temperature
  • Dried/damaged electrode membrane
  • Slow measurement affected by CO₂

❓ FAQ

+Why does pH drift?
Aging electrode, CO₂ uptake or temperature change.
+How to maintain electrode?
Rinse with pure water and store in soaking solution.
+How often calibrate?
Two-point calibrate before each use.

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