BRITISH STANDARD BS EN

60746-3:2002
Incorporating
Corrigendum No.1

Expression of
performance of
electrochemical
analyzers —
Part 3: Electrolytic conductivity

The European Standard EN 60746-3:2002 has the status of a

British Standard

ICS 17.020; 71.040

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NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM October 2002
ICS 17.020; 71.040

English version

Expression of performance of electrochemical analyzers

Part 3: Electrolytic conductivity
(IEC 60746-3:2002)

Expression des qualités Angabe zum Betriebsverhalten

de fonctionnement von elektrochemischen Analysatoren
des analyseurs électrochimiques Teil 3: Elektrolytische Leitfähigkeit
Partie 3: Conductivité électrolytique (IEC 60746-3:2002)
(CEI 60746-3:2002)

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EN 60746−3:2002

Foreword

The text of document 65D/85/FDIS, future edition 2 of IEC 60746-3, prepared by SC 65D, Analyzing
equipment, of IEC TC 65, Industrial-process measurement and control, was submitted to the
IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and was approved by CENELEC as EN 60746-3 on 2002-09-01.
1)
This publication shall be used in conjunction with IEC 60746-1 .

The following dates were fixed:

– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented

at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2003-06-01

– latest date by which the national standards conflicting

with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2005-09-01

Annexes designated "normative" are part of the body of the standard.

Annexes designated "informative" are given for information only.
In this standard, annexes C and ZA are normative and annexes A, B and D are informative.
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
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Endorsement notice

The text of the International Standard IEC 60746-3:2002 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
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11 Scope 1...............................................................................................................................4
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22 Normative
Normative references
referencse .......................................................................................................4
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22 Normative
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Definitions ........................................................................................................................4
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33 Definitiosn Definitiosn
Normative ........................................................................................................................4
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2222 Definitions
Normative
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Scope
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Procedure for .......................................................................................................4
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Definitiosn
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specification
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Definitions
Definitions 2 3
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for specification ........................................................................................................................4
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Definitions
Normative ........................................................................................................................4
references .......................................................................................................4
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Definitiosn ........................................................................................................................4
Additional statements on sensor units
22 Definitiosn
Normative
4.1
Normative
2 Procedure
Normative
4Additional
4Additinoal
referencse
4.1references
Procedure Additinoal
staetmenst referencse
for
for specification
on sensro nuist .....................................................................7
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staetmenst on sensro .....................................................................7
...............................................................................................7
nuist .....................................................................7
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specification ...............................................................................................7
4444 4.1
Procedure
Procedure 3 4
4 4.2 Procedure
for
Procedure
Definitions
for statements
specification
Additional
specification for specification
for specification on
statements sensor ...............................................................................................7
units .....................................................................7
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on electronic units .................................................................7
........................................................................................................................4
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Procedure
Procedure
4.2 3 4.1 4.2
Additional for specification
Definitiosn Additional
for specification
staetmenst ...............................................................................................7
staetmenst on sensro
electronci units .................................................................7
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33 Definitiosn
4.2
Definitions
4.1 Additional
4.1
4.1
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4.3 statements
Additional
statements
Additional on electronci
statements
on
statements electronic
sensor on
units
units
sensro
units
on sensor
complete
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nuist
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Additinoal staetmenst on .....................................................................7
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analyzers ..........................................................7
4.1
4.1
4.3 4 4.1
Procedure
Additional
Additinoal
4.3
Additinoal Additional
statements
staetmenst
Additinoal
staetmenst for statements
specification
on
onon
staetmenst sensor
sensro
complete on sensor
nuist
on complete
naalzyers units .....................................................................7
...............................................................................................7
units .....................................................................7
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44 4.1
Procedure
4.3 4 4.2 Procedure
Additinoal
4.2
for
Additional staetmenst
Additional
specification
statements
Additional for specification on
staetmenst sensro ...............................................................................................7
onnuist .....................................................................7
electronci units .................................................................7
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on
staetmenst complete on analyzers
electronci ..........................................................7
units .................................................................7
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4.2
4.2 4.2
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Recommended
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Additional
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standard
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standard
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complete
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procedures
procedures Test
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calibration
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(ifnromtaiv)e troceudrse
troceudrseTest
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codncutivity codncutivity
vaeuls fo vaeuls
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clhoride clhoride
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solutions Test solutions ..........................................................................................................8
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BAA (ifnromtaiv)e
procedures(informative)
(informative)Electrolytic
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conductivity
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values
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conductivity of vaeuls
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chloride
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Tbale A.1 A.– –1 Electrolytic
Electrolytci cnoudctivity conductivity values...........................................................................
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Table A.–
A.2 2– Electrolytci
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conductivity foof pure
pure waret
water ................................................................
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values...........................................................................
values........................................................................... 11
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11 11
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Table B.–
Electrolytic conductivity
B.1 ––– Electrolytic
Conductivity fo
of sdoimu chloride solutions ta 18 °C .............................................
values...........................................................................
sodiumsolutions chloride solutions 11
at 18 °C .............................................11 12
12
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Tbale B.1 Table
B.–Table–Tbale A.2
A.– 122 Electrolytic
1 Conductivity
A.2
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fo sodium
Electrolytcisdoimu conductivity
chloride
conductivity
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of pure
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at
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waret
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12 11
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Electrolytic
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conductivity
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11 .......... 11
13
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11
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chloride solutions
chloride
fo
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ta 18 °C 12
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Table
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Electrolytic
B.3
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of sodium
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Temperature
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chloride
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sodium
to solutions
sodimu
water
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sodium
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°C .............................................
solution temeprature
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chloride
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temperature temperature
sodium chloride
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solutions
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12 ......... 13
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11
13 .........
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13
13
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Tbale A.–Table
B.3 ––2Temeprature
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Temeprature cnoudctivity
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cholride..........
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.......... 11..........
13
13 ..........13
13
Tbale B.2
Table B.1 B.2 – Tbale
Tbale
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B.– Temeprature
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coefficients coefficients
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chloride
low-cnocentration low-cnocentration
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°C
cholride cholride solutions ..........
.............................................
solutions 13 13
12
Table
Table B.2 –– Conductivity
Table
Table
Temperature
B.1 –– Tentative
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B.3 of coefficients
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for
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18
chloride
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sodium
°C at 18 chloride
°C
chloride solutions ..........
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.............................................
solution temperature coefficients
13
.............................................
13 ......... 12
13
Tbale B.3
Tbale B.–Table 1 Tentative
Tbale
– Codnuctivity
B.3
B.3––––Tentative fo sdoimu
Tentative
correctiosn chloride
corrections
correctiosn
to sodimu to solutions
to sodium
sodimu
cholried ta 18 °C
chloride
cholried
solution .............................................
solution
solution
temeprature temperature
temeprature
ceofficients coefficients
ceofficients
......... 12 .........
13 .........13
13
Tbale
B.3Tbale B.3
B.2 Tentative
Temeprature correctiosn
tocoefficients to sodimu
fro cholried solution temeprature ceofficients ......... 13
Tbale
TableB.3
Table
Table B.3
B.2
–
–––Tentative
Table
TentativeB.2 –correctiosn
Tentative
Temperature corrections
Temperature
corrections
coefficients
to
to sodimu
sodium
coefficients
sodium
for
cholried
chloridefor low-cnocentration
chloride
low-concentration
solution
solution
low-concentration
solution temeprature
sodiumtemperature
temperature sodimu
sodium
chloride
cholride
ceofficients
coefficients solutions
.........
chloride..........
coefficients
solutions solutions
......... 13 ..........
.........13
13
13 ..........13
13
Tbale B.2 – Temeprature coefficients fro low-cnocentration sodimu cholride solutions .......... 13
Tbale
Table B.3 B.3 –– TentativeTentative correctiosn corrections to
to sodimu
sodium cholried chloride solution solution temeprature
temperature ceofficients
coefficients .........
.........13
13
Table
Tbale B.3 B.3 –– Tentative
Tentative corrections correctiosn to to sodium
sodimu chloride cholried solution solution temperature
temeprature coefficientsceofficients.........
.........13
13
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067-643  EI:C002(2)E –5–

EXPRESSION OF PERFORMANCE
OF ELECTROCHEMICAL ANALYZERS –

Part 3: Electrolytic conductivity

1 Scope

This part of IEC 60746 is intended

– to specify terminology, definitions and requirements for statements by manufacturers for

analyzers, sensor units, and electronic units used for the determination of the electrolytic
conductivity of aqueous solutions;
– to establish performance tests for such analyzers, sensor units and electronic units;
– to provide basic documents to support the applications of quality assurance standards.

2 Normative references

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document.
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition
of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

IEC 60746-1, Expression of performance of electrochemical analyzers – Part 1: General

3 Definitions

For the purpose of this part of IEC 60746, the definitions of IEC 60746-1 apply, together with
the following definitions.

3.1
electrolytic conductance
current divided by the potential difference in the case of ionic charge transport within an
electrolytic solution filling a conductivity cell:

I
G =
U

where
I is the current through the electrolyte, in amperes (A);
U is the potential difference applied across the electrodes, in volts (V);
G is the electrolytic conductance, in siemens (S).

Electrolytic resistance is the reciprocal of electrolytic conductance with the ohm (Ω) as the
unit of measurement
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EN 60746−3:2002
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EI:C002(2)E –
–77–
–

In
In aech
each caseht
case, the,r eeitalnosheb piwtnee hte
relationship between the electrloytci
electrolytic coudnivitcty
conductivity dna
and hte
the measurde
measured uouptt
output
qnautity is estilbasdeh by teh llec nocsnatt.
quantity is established by the cell constant.

.35
3.5
tepmertaure
temperature oceffiicnet
coefficient
relavite
relative inrcaees
increase (or(or edrcaese)
decrease) ofof the
the electrloytic
electrolytic dnocucvitity
conductivity of
of a
a soluitp
solution noer
per kenivl
kelvin
tempertaure
temperature cnaheg.
change. TheThe etmpertaure
temperature coeiffneici
coefficient ts
is ednepnedno
dependent ont htr
the eeefrecne
reference etmperutare
temperature
aht
and dne
the nature
nature of
of tlos ehunoit.
the solution.
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The folloiwgn
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approximate equatoin
equation cab
can ne
be applif
applieddeor
for strogn
strong elcertolyte
electrolyte soultions
solutions hwree
where
κκ 1> >0
10 –4 S⋅m
4– 1–
(1 µS⋅mc
S⋅m –1 1( µS⋅cm –1))
1–

κκ t == κκ rt ×× )(11 ++ α
α∆∆tt ()
t tr
hwree
where
κκt is
is hte
the electrloytic
electrolytic coudntcivity
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at etmperutare
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technique(s) alppi.de
applied.

.36
3.6
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simulator
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a series
series of
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(preferably stpe-vralbai,e
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tests of
of conductimertic
conductimetric elcetrinoc
electronic inuts,
units, simualgnit
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two- adn
and htre-e
three-
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electrode sesnros
sensors
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be ,001 R, whree
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is teh
the reciprcola
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the nominal full rgnae
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must be
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consulted.
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temperature nessor
sensor may
may bebe simualdet
simulated byby natoehr
another varilbarp eecisoir neisstor.e
variable precision ,.g, a
resistor, e.g., a
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variable decdar
decade eesiatsncob e.x
resistance box.

.37
3.7
ecll
cell pacactinace
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existing ebwteet
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hte hihg dielcertci cosntant fo awter. Its vaule si vniersely rpporoitonal to tc ehell cosnattn nad
the high dielectric constant of water. Its value is inversely proportional to the cell constant and
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the approximate
approximate relatisnohip:
relationship:
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C Ω
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hwree
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cell capacitcna,e
capacitance, pin niicofarasd
picofarads (pF:
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1 pF = 21–
= 10 –12 )F;
F);
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–1;
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cell is the cell constant, in cm
C
Cecll may
may sidtrub
disturb olc
low wodncuvitity
conductivity msaerumenest
measurements made
made with
with tw-o
two- or
or three-leecrtdoe
three-electrode cells
cells
cell
wneh
when too high a frequency is used. The effect can be reduced by
too gihh a rfuqeneyc si usdeT .he eefftc can r ebeudced by menas
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the electrinou cnti.
electronic unit.
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3.8
leakage currents
a.c. currents at the measuring frequency flowing from the cell electrodes to local conductive
parts in contact with the sample solution.
They effectively alter the cell constant causing measuring uncertainties and arise principally in
symmetrical cells, i.e., with similar electrodes side by side.

4 Procedure for specification

See clause 5 of IEC 60746-1, plus the following.

4.1 Additional statements on sensor units

a) Type, i.e., flow-through, dip or insertion unit, number of electrodes, if electrodeless

whether inductive or capacitive cell (common types of cell are described in annex D).
b) Cell constant, tolerance and corresponding range of measurement (see 4.3a)).
c) Type of temperature compensator (for example, Pt100).
d) Sensor dimensions, mounting and connection details.

4.2 Additional statements on electronic units

a) Measuring frequency/frequencies.
b) Cell constant adjustment range.
c) Type of temperature compensator sensor to which the electronic unit can be connected
and maximum permitted resistance of compensator plus connection leads.
d) Reference temperature adjustment range; if fixed, state temperature.
e) Range of temperature coefficient adjustment and details of sample temperature
compensation that may be applied. If fixed, state value.
f) Installation details.

4.3 Additional statements on complete analyzers

a) Measuring ranges (rated and effective).

NOTE Some analyzers employ concentration units, for example, mass % NaCl, g NaOH per litre, etc.
For such analyzers, the rated range should be specified on the measurement unit as well as the corresponding
conductivity at the rated reference temperature.

b) Reference temperature for the measurement.

c) Installation details.

5 Recommended standard values and ranges of influence quantities

affecting the performance of electronic units

See annex A of IEC 60746-1.

6 Verification of values

See clause 6 of IEC 60746-1

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6.1 General aspects

The parameters required to be set in the electronic unit for the specific combination of the
electronic unit and sensor shall be established. These shall include

– the range to be measured and the units for display (if a display is fitted);
– the range and type of any transmitted output;
– the type of sample, i.e., a flow-through sample and its flow rate, or a static sample into
which the sensor is immersed and its minimum depth;
– the type and range of sample temperature compensation for which verification is required,
if applicable.

6.2 Calibration

For accurate calibration of a conductivity analyzer the following parameters are required for
adjustment on the electronic unit:

a) the cell constant (see 3.3 and 4.2 b));

b) the reference temperature (see 4.2d));
c) the temperature coefficient or appropriate algorithm (see 4.2e)).

NOTE The exact value of the cell constant can be determined using an appropriate calibration solution (see
annex A).

6.3 Test solutions

Test solutions shall be applied in a manner suited to the design of the sensor.

For flow-through sensors, the solutions shall be applied at a flow rate within the manu-
facturer’s stated rated range.

For sensors which can be immersed into test solutions, it is essential that the sensor unit is
rinsed several times with water of negligible conductivity (in comparison with the range to be
tested) after immersion in one solution prior to immersion in a fresh solution. A good
procedure is to keep a second container of each test solution concentration to be used for the
final rinse prior to immersion in each respective accurate test solution.

The immersion of sensor probes into containers of test solution exposed to air is not
appropriate for measurements below 100 µS⋅cm –1 .
NOTE De-ionized water in an open container absorbs CO 2 ; a typical equilibrium conductivity of approximately
0,9 µS⋅cm –1 is eventually reached.

Examples of test solutions are tabulated in annex B.

For low-conductivity solutions below about 100 µS⋅cm –1 (at 25 °C), it is essential that flowing
solutions of appropriate conductivities are generated by continuous injection of, e.g., NaCl
solutions into a pure water stream at a controlled flow rate. Required concentrations may be
determined by extrapolation of values in annex B.

Pure water can only be generated by a circulatory de-ionization system: standard test
solutions shall be generated from such water.
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6.4 Test procedures

The following test procedures shall be carried out as described in IEC 60746-1, using the
appropriate test solutions.

a) Intrinsic uncertainty
b) Linearity uncertainty
NOTE 1 Deviations from linearity of the sensor unit may be produced at high conductivities by polarization
with too low a measuring frequency, and at low conductivities by cell capacitance with too high a frequency.
Conductivity analyzers that incorporate frequency selection permit simple verification. For analyzers without
frequency selection, polarization errors can be revealed by using test solutions at the upper range
(approximately 80 % – 100 %). Capacitance uncertainties may be demonstrated by parallel connection of a
capacitor of approximately the value given by the equation in 3.7 to the electronic unit input, i.e., to the cell
electrodes (for four- and six-electrode cells, the inner voltage electrodes): if an increase of displayed value is
observed, the capacitance uncertainty is about the same.

c) Repeatability
d) Output fluctuation
e) Warm-up time
f) Drift
NOTE 2 Drift is generally reported as a linear regression in two ways, short term over a period in the range of
1 h to 24 h and for a longer period in the range of 30 days to 100 days.

g) Response times
NOTE 3 These are given in detail in annex C, where method A is the preferred and the only method
appropriate to flow-through cells.
h) Sample temperature
Uncertainties caused by by variation
variationofofthe
thesample
sampletemperature
temperature shall
shall bebe determined
determined at two
at two points
points near
aenr tol ehwea
the lower rgih dnhre
and higher milits
limits of the fo taem ehsr
measuring gniru.egna
range. saeMuremtnes
Measurements shall beslahl
madeebatmaed ta the
the reference
ferecners ealpme teepmrtaure,
sample temperature, then at the ta neht temperature
lowest tl ehowest temptarerue within the comsneptaiar
within the compensation nonge
range (see 4.2d) and
s(.4 ee)d2 .4 dna))e2, dna repetata de tih ehsehgt temptareure
4.2e)), and repeated at the highest temperature within that range. witht nihat egnar.
NOTE 4 For flowing samples, this may be achieved by passage of the solution through a stainless-steel heat
exchanger prior to the sensor.

i) Primary influence quantities

Response to the following influence quantities will generally need to be determined using
two test solutions near the higher and lower ends of the range. Influence quantities should
first be applied at the reference value then the two limits (upper and lower) of the rated
range. Final measurement should be made when the quantity is returned to the reference
value.
Variations in electrical supply characteristics usually affect the electronics unit only and
may be tested with only one solution at the mid-point of the span. These tests may be
carried out on the electronics unit alone, using resistors to simulate the mid-point of the
range for conductivity and the temperature sensor.
– Ambient temperature
– Humidity
– Sample flow-rate
– Sample pressure
– Sample outlet pressure (if different from above)
– Vibration
– Supply voltage
– AC supply frequency, or
– DC supply ripple and impedance
– Electromagnetic compatibility
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Additional influence quantities which may require verification for specific applications are
listed in IEC 60746-1. In addition to those listed, the following parameters may require
verification.
j) Range of cell constant adjustment (electronic unit)
Using a test solution near the mid-point of the range, verify the possibility of increasing
and/or reducing the displayed value within a variation range not less than the manu-
facturer's stated adjustment range. Repeat with other test solutions near the lower and
higher limits of the measuring range. An appropriate simulator may be used (see 3.6).
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Annex A
(informative)

Electrolytic conductivity values of potassium chloride

calibration solutions and pure water

Table A.1 – Electrolytic conductivity values

Tabl eA.2 E –lcetrolytic ocnducitvity of pure waret
Molal
Temperature
Calibration concentration cudnoCvitity Temperatrue
Mass of KCl
dnoCuctivity Conductivity
Temperature Temperature
solution °C
m (mol KCl HS.cm per kg water
1– C° °CHS.mc1– µS⋅⋅ cm –1 coefficient
per 0kg water) 0 010,74 05 ,01 4 47
01 0 220,55 06 0,7 152
A 1 74,551 g 25 111 070
02 0 240,01 07 0,2 943
B [1] 52 0,1 7,455
0 550,441g 80 0 0,0 764 7 115,85 0,030 5
30 (or 107,456 g solution
0 270,02 9 0A 250,9 506 12 824,6 0,019 0
and 900 g water) 50 19 180,9 0,013 5
40 0, 9 411 100 0,1 367
C [1] NOTE Data0,01 0,745
ra eseceltderf 6 1g.
mo]3[ 0 772,921 0,031 2
(or 100,746 g solution B 25 1 408,23 0,019 6
and 900 g water) 50 2 123,43 0,013 8
D 0,001 0,074 6 g 25 146,87
(or 100,075 g solution C
and 900 g water)
E [2] 0,000 5 0,037 3 g 25 73,87
(or 100,075 g solution C
and 900 g water)
Intermediate conductivity values at temperatures within ±20 °C of stated reference temperatures can be obtained
with an accuracy of better than 1 % using the relationship:
κ t = κ tr (1 + α ∆t)
where
κt is the conductivity at temperature, t;
κ tr is the tabulated value of nearest reference temperature tr;
α is the temperature coefficient at tr;
∆t = t – tr
For the preparation of the solution, KCl of analytical grade dried for at least 2 h at 220 °C to 240 °C shall be
used. De-ionized water, with negligible conductivity compared with the stated value and preferably lower than
1 µS⋅cm –1 (at 25 °C) shall be used (see 6.3).
Tabulated conductivity values include the contribution of water: for solutions D and E, the conductivity of the
de-ionized water must be taken into account.
NOTE In the absence of a low-conductivity standard solution, solution E is included.

Table
Table A.2
Table A.2
A.2 E –lcetrolytic
– –Electrolytic
Electrolytic ocnducitvity
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conductivity of
ofof pure
pure
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water
Table A.2 – Electrolytic conductivity of pure water
Temperature Conductivity Temperature Conductivity
Temperature
Temparetrue Conductivity
Ccudnotitivy eTepmrature
Temparetrue oCcudntivity
Ccudnotitivy
Temperature °C HS.cm
Conductivity 1– –1
°C
Temperature HS.cm–1–1
Conductivity
°C
C° HS.mc
µS⋅ ⋅mc 1– C°C° HS.mc
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°C 0 7,010
HS.cm –1
04 °C
50 ,074
HS.cm 1–1
00 10 7 010,04
5,022
,01047 0 05 5600
05 4 471,0
0,251
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0 0,010 74 50 0,174 4
01 20 00,042 1
5 220,05 70
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Annex B
(informative)

Electrolytic conductivity values of aqueous sodium chloride solutions

Conductivity values have been interpolated from the data developed by G.F. Hewitt [4,5] with
a stated accuracy of ±0,25 %.

For the preparation of the solutions, de-ionized water with negligible conductivity compared
with the stated value shall be used and sodium chloride of analytical grade dried for at least
2 h at 220 °C to 240 °C.

Tabulated values are for a temperature of 18 °C. Values for other temperatures can be
calculated from the equation

κt = κ18 [1 + α (t – 18)]

where α is the temperature coefficient (table B.2 corrected by table B.3).

Table B.1 – Conductivity of sodium chloride solutions at 18 °C

Molal Molal Molal

concentration concentration concentration
Conductivity Conductivity Conductivity
m m m
µS⋅cm –1 µS⋅cm –1 µS⋅cm –1
(mol NaCl a (mol NaCl a (mol NaCl a
per kg water) per kg water) per kg water)

2 × 10 –4 21,5 1 × 10 –2 1 016 1,0 73 290

4 × 10 –4 42,91 2 × 10 –2 1 983 1,2 86 270

6 × 10 –4 64,14 4 × 10 –2 3 853 1,4 96 240

8 × 10 –4 85,30 6 × 10 –2 5 669 1,6 106 700

1 × 10 –3 106,4 8 × 10 –2 7 444 1,8 116 600

2 × 10 –3 210,7 1 × 1 0 –1 9 190 2,0 125 400

415,9 17 430 2,5 145 700
4 × 10 –3 2 × 10 –1
618,0 32 720 3,0 163 800
6 × 10 –3 4 × 10 –1
817,8 47 150 3,5 179 000
8 × 10 –3 6 × 10 –1
60 650 4,0 190 900
8 × 10 –1
4,5 200 000
5,0 206 800
5,5 211 800
6,0 215 400
a 1 mol NaCl = 58,443 g
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Table B.2 – Temperature coefficients for low-concentration

sodium chloride solutions

Temperature Temperature
Temperature Temperature
coefficient coefficient
°C α °C α
0 0,021 1 8 80 0,026 1 8
10 0,021 9 8 90 0,026 4 3
20 0,022 7 7 100 0,026 6 0
30 0,023 5 3 110 0,026 6 9
40 0,024 2 3 120 0,026 7 4
50 0,024 8 6 130 0,026 7 5
60 0,025 3 9 140 0,026 7 8
70 0,025 8 4 150 0,026 8 4

Table B.3 – Tentative corrections to sodium chloride solution

temperature coefficients

Molal concentration NaCI

Temperature
m
°C
0,01 0,1 0,2 0,5 1,0

0 –0,000 1 –0,000 4 –0,000 9 –0,001 2 –0,001 0

50 –0,000 1 –0,000 4 –0,000 7 –0,000 6 –0,000 4
100 –0,000 1 –0,000 2 –0,000 4 –0,000 6 +0,000 4
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Annex C
(normative)

Alternative procedures for measuring response times:

delay (T10 ), rise (fall) (Tr, Tf ) and 90 % (T90 ) times

C.1 Procedure A

A recorder is connected to the output terminals of the analyzer. The inlet of the flow-through
sensor is fitted with a two-way stopcock to supply alternate test solutions. An insertion sensor
may be suitably mounted within, e.g., a tube, preferably plastic, fitted with an inlet equipped
with a two-way stopcock, and outlet. A test solution representing the minimum rated value (or
approximately 2-5 % above) is supplied until a constant reading on the recorder is obtained.
The two-way stopcock is switched to supply a test solution representing the maximum rated
value (or approximately 2-5 % below) and a mark is made on the recorder chart. The
maximum value test solution is supplied until a constant reading is obtained. The stopcock is
switched back to the minimum value solution and a second mark is made on the recorder
chart: the minimum value solution is supplied until a constant reading is obtained

For flow-through sensors, the flow rate of the solutions shall be adjusted to the maximum
specified by the manufacturer for the equipment. The temperature of solutions and sensor unit
shall be constant within ±0,5 °C and shall be reported with other results.

The values for delay time (T 10 ) and 90 % time (T 90 ), for both increasing and decreasing step
changes, rise time (T r ) and fall time (T f ), are determined from the chart speed. The larger of
the two delay, rise or fall and 90 % times are reported.

C.2 Procedure B

Procedure B is similar to procedure A except that the sensor unit is immersed alternately in
two tanks, one containing a stirred test solution representing the minimum rated electrolytic
conductivity value and the other containing a stirred test solution representing the maximum
rated electrolytic conductivity value. When transferring the sensor unit from one tank to the
other, the sensor unit is shaken but neither wiped nor rinsed. The sensor unit is left in the
tanks until constant readings are obtained.
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Annex D
(informative)

Conductivity cells

D.1 Multiple electrode sensors

Lower conductivity range sensors are designed with two electrodes in contact with the
solution, those for the lowest range of cell constants with large, concentric, metal electrodes.
Sensors with larger cell constants require a reduction in area and an increase in separation
(see 3.3), which is often achieved with two rings of conductor inset into an insulating tube.
Two-electrode sensors offer no electrical isolation from the bulk of the sample. To overcome
this problem three-electrode sensors use two outer guard electrodes connected together
forming the low input to the electronics unit. To measure the very highest conductivities these
guard electrodes themselves have to be isolated from the analyzer signal path leading to four-
electrode and six-electrode designs with two outer guard electrodes, two current-sourcing
electrodes and two voltage-sensing electrodes as the innermost conductors.

For a full description of these techniques, the reader should consult specialist texts [6,7]. All
these designs may be specified and receive performance verification by procedures in this
standard.

D.2 Inductive conductivity sensors

This type of sensor, often called electrodeless, is generally only suitable for conductivities
above 100 µS⋅cm –1 and offers complete electrical insulation from the sample. The sensor
consists of an electrical transformer with the primary winding excited by the electronics unit.
The secondary is effectively a shorted turn of sample solution within an insulating tube. As the
solution conductivity rises, the shorted turn draws more current from the primary winding.
For a comprehensive explanation of the theoretical aspects, the reader should refer to
specialist texts.

Inductive conductivity sensors may be specified and tested by procedures in this document
but verification tests are generally easier to carry out with actual solutions than with a
simulation circuit.

D.3 Capacitive conductivity sensors (also termed electrodeless)

The measurement cell is mounted between the plates of a capacitor in a resonance circuit.
The current flowing in the circuit is a function, not generally linear, of sample conductivity.
The method is rarely used for process analyzers.
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Annex ZA
(normative)

Normative references to international publications

with their corresponding European publications

This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other
publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the
publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any
of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or
revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including
amendments).

NOTE When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant
EN/HD applies.

Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

1)
IEC 60746-1 - Expression of performance of - -
electrochemical analyzers
Part 1: General

1)
Undated reference.
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Bibliography

[1] Wu, Y.P., Koch, W.F., Pratt, K.W., J. Res. Natl. Inst. Stand. Technol., 1991, 96, 191

[2] Harned, H.S., Owen, B.B., The Physical Chemistry of Electrolytic Solutions, 2nd ed.,
Reinhold, New York 1958, p. 537

[3] Mussini, P.R., Meyer, G., Mussini, T., Chimica Oggi/Chemistry Today, 1995,
September

[4] Hewitt, G.F., PhD Thesis, University of Manchester, 1957

[5] Hewitt, G.F., Report R3497, UKAEA, Harwell, 1960

[6] Lopatin, B.A., Conductivity and Oscillometry, Israel Programme for Scientific Trans-
lations, 1971

[7] Shedlovsky T., The Electrical Conductivity of Some Univalent Electrolytes in Water at
25 °C, J. Amer. Chem. Soc., Vol. 54, 1411, 1932

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