ELIMIN-OX™

DR 900 Analytical Procedure AP-60/900

SPECIFICATIONS
Method: Colorimetric (DR 900)
Range: 180 to 6000 ± 100 ppb as ELIMIN-OX
Testing Time: 15 minutes

DESCRIPTION
The portable DR 900 colorimeter, an accurate,
simple method of colorimetric analysis, is utilized
to quickly analyze ELIMIN-OX concentration for
monitoring proper application levels. The test is
based on iron reduction chemistry and is simple to
perform. The ELIMIN-OX in the sample reduces
ferric iron to ferrous iron in direct proportion to
the ELIMIN-OX concentration. This solution then
reacts with Reagent 1 to form a purple color with
the ferrous iron.
Nalco DR 900 Colorimeter
ORDERING INFORMATION
Order all replacement parts and reagents by their
part numbers. To be sure this product is compatible
with your treatment program, contact your local
Description Part No.
Nalco representative. Items marked with an “*”
ELIMIN-OX , Reagent 1, 100/pkg 460-S0195.87
are included with the kit or set. To place your
ELIMIN-OX , Reagent 2 ,
order, please contact your local customer service
3.4 oz./100 mL 460-S0196.72
department.
Nalco DR 900 Colorimeter 400-P0900.88
Thermometer, lab, 0 to 230°F 500-P2028.88
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REAGENTS Pipet, disposable, 1 mL 500-P2107.88
Sample cells, 10-20-25 mL w/cap,
Required Parts and Reagents
6/pkg 500-P2555.88
Description Part No. Flask, Erlenmeyer, glass, 250 mL 500-P1501.88
ELIMIN-OX 25 mL Reagent Set, Cap, plastic (for 500-P1501.88) P500-3037.88
100 Tests 460-P3115.88
Includes:
ELIMIN-OX Reagent 1* 100/pkg (2 included)
ELIMIN-OX Reagent 2* 3.4 oz/100 mL
Optional Parts and Reagents
Description Part No.
Thermometer, -40 to 450°F, digital 500-P2098.88
Thermometer, 50 to 300°F, dial 500-P2019.88
Thermometer, 0 to 230°F, glass 500-P2028.88
Pocket pH Meter 400-P1326A.88
pH (3-color) test strips (0-14 pH)
(100/box) 500-P3204.88
pH (3-color) test strips (5–10 pH)
(100/box) 500-P3207.88
Sample Cooler, Threaded
(Inconel/SS) 500-P4625.88
Sample Cooler II (316 SS/MS) 500-P4627.88
Powder Pillow Snippers 500-P1605.88
Description Size Part No.
1:1 HCl 1.7 oz./50 mL 460-S0726.71
1:1 HCl 3.4 oz./100 mL 460-S0726.72
1:1 HCl 16.9 oz./500 mL 460-S0726.74
1:1 HCl 34.8 oz./1 L 460-S0726.75
1:1 HCl 1.06 gal./4 L 460-S0726.77
Fe-4 1.7 oz./50 mL 460-S0734.71
Fe-4 16.9 oz./500 mL 460-S0734.74
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for
specific reagent personal safety and disposal
information.
SUPPORT
If you have any questions regarding this procedure,
please contact your Nalco representative. In North
America you can also contact the Equipment Help
Desk at 630-305-CHEM.
SAMPLING
1. This is a low level test and is very susceptible to
contamination. Care must be taken to eliminate
sources of air dissolution and other interfering
species. A cooler equipped with a copper
cooling coil should NOT be used. Trace levels of
copper catalyze the reaction of ELIMIN-OX and
oxygen. As a result of copper contamination,
any ELIMIN-OX present in the system may be
consumed prior to analysis.
2. Reaction glassware should be scrupulously clean.
For best results, isolate this glassware to be used
only for this test. If glassware is con-taminated,
it can be cleaned by rinsing with 1:1 HCl (460-
S0726) followed by several iron-free distilled
water rinses. Hinckley and Schmitt distilled water
is acceptable for use.
3. Periodically clean the sample cells with a warm
solution of distilled water containing 1.0 mL of
Fe-4 (460-S0734) per 25 mL water. After soaking,
rinse the clean cells with a few mL of 1:1 HCl
(460-S0726) followed by at least 3 rinses with
iron-free distilled water.
INTERFERENCES
Substances that reduce ferric iron (such as other
oxygen scavengers) can interfere. Substances that
strongly complex iron may also interfere. The fol-
lowing substances may interfere when present
in concentrations exceeding those listed below.
1 mg/L = 1 ppm
Ammonia 100 ppm
Borate (as Na2B4O7) 500 ppm
Cobalt 25 ppb
Copper 50 ppb
Cyclohexylamine 3 ppm
Hardness (as CaCO3) 1000 ppm
Hydrazine 250 ppb
Iron (Ferrous) *See Note
Lignosulfonates 50 ppb
Manganese 0.8 ppm
Molybdenum 80 ppm
Morpholine 50 ppm
N7200, N7205 25 ppm
Nickel 0.8 ppm
Phosphate, phosphonates 10 ppm
Sulfate 1000 ppm
Zinc 50 ppm
Light can also interfere with color development. Keep
reacted samples in a dark area during the waiting step.
Note: Any Ferrous iron will cause a positive interference and can be
blanked out by performing the procedure on the sample omitting
Step #6. Subtract this result from the sample’s EOx result to deter-
mine the sample’s true ELIMIN-OX concentration. Do not use this
iron blanking procedure to quantify Fe+2.
ELIMIN-OX DR 900 PROCEDURE
Special Notes: Analyze sample as soon as it is collected. The temperature of the sample should be 72-82°F (22-28°C).
Do not use a copper-based sample cooler as copper interferes with this reaction. If the temperature of the sample is not in
the proper range, correct the result as follows:
EOx – [9 X (C*1.8 - 45)] = EOx TC OR EOx – [9 X (°F - 77)] = EOx TC

Start

1 2
Start Program Collect a feedwater sample
after the ELIMIN-OX feed
732 ELIMIN-OX point. Stopper the flask with
a plastic stopper (500-
P3037.88).
Notes: Do not use a
rubber stopper.
Sampling technique is
extremely important. Refer
to Sampling Section of this
procedure.
3 4
Fill one sample cell to the
25 mL mark with sample.
Fill a second cell with
demineralized or distilled
water. This second cell will
be the blank.
Note: The sample
temperature should be
72-82°F (22-28°C).
Add the contents of one (1)
ELIMIN-OX Reagent 1 pillow
to each sample cell.
Swirl the cells to dissolve.
Note: For accurate results
use pillows from the same
manufacturing lot.

Zero

5 6
Add exactly 0.5 mL ELIMIN-
OX Reagent 2 to each cell.
Mix. Place both cells in the
dark.
Note: A purple color will
slowly develop if ELIMIN-
OX is present.
Immediately after the
addition of the ELIMIN-OX
Reagent 2, Start TIMER 1
and a 10 minute reaction
period will begin.
Notes: Keep both cells
in the dark during this
period.
Temperature and reaction
time affect the results.
Be sure these factors are
controlled as described.
7 8
When the timer beeps, the Press: ZERO
display will show:
The cursor will move to the
µg/L EL-OX right, then the display will
show:
After wiping any moisture or
fingerprints from the outside 0 µg/L EL-OX
of the cell, place the blank
into the cell holder and
tightly cover the sample cell
with the instrument cap.
 Read

9 10
Immediately remove the Press: READ
blank cell and insert the
The cursor will move to
sample cell. Tightly cover
the right, then the result
the sample cell with the
in µg/L ELIMIN-OX will be
instrument cap.
displayed.

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