NEMI Method Summary


Method Summary Information

Method Number:

2510B

Media:

WATER

Revision:

Standard Methods Online

Method Source:

Standard Methods

Subcategory:

INORGANIC

Analytes in this method

Official Name:

Conductivity - Laboratory Method

Descriptive Name

Conductivity - Laboratory Method

Source Info:

Standard Methods Online is jointly produced by the American Public Health Association (APHA), the American Water Works Association (AWWA), and the Water Environment Federation (WEF).
These organizations may be contacted by phone for more information on Standard Methods Online:
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Citation:

Standard Methods Online

Brief Method
Summary:

In the laboratory, conductance (or resistance) of a standard KCl solution is measured and from the corresponding conductivity, a cell constant is calculated. Once the cell constant has been determined, or set, the conductivity of an unknown solution will be displayed by the meter.

Scope And
Application:

This method covers the determination of conductivity in surface waters, drinking water, and wastewater.

Applicable
Conc Range:

None given.

Interferences:

None Provided.

QC Requirements:

Calibration of instrument

Sample Handling:

Collect at least 500 mL sample in a polyethylene or glass bottle. Refrigerate.

Max Holding Time:

28 days

Sample Prep Met

None required

Relative Cost:

Less than $50

URL to obtain ordering information for this method:

http://www.standardmethods.org/

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