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Alkalinity

Natural or treated water alkalinity is made up of a number of dissolved compounds, such as hydroxides, carbonates, bicarbonates and to a lesser extent phosphates or silicates.

Water alkalinity is a critical factor in many water treatment applications. Low alkalinity levels can create aggressive or corrosive water conditions. Water treatment products increase alkalinity to create less aggressive, more manageable water.

Alkalinity is often measured to gauge product concentration or to indicate that the correct treatment is in place. It is measured by reaction with a standard acid solution, using a specific pH indicator. The indicator used is carefully chosen so that alkalinity relating to specific chemicals can be determined

Kittiwake alkalinity tests are available from our Drop Test, Micro-titrator and Titrator ranges.

The table below gives a chart of recommended tests.
R = Recommended
X = Suitable for use

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Alkalinity
Drop Test
Micro Burette
Titrator Test
Boiler Treatment
R
 X
R
Cooling Towers & Systems
R
 X
R
Swimming Pools & Spa's
R
Waste Water & Sewage
R
 X X
Potable Water X X X
Agriculture & Hydroponics
R
 X X
Sanitisation
R
R
 X
Aquaculture
R
 X X

Product Table
Code
Product
Range
Tests per pack
No. Reagents
AS-K26064-KW Alkalinity (P, M, OH) DIGI Titrator 10-2000ppm (CaCO3) 100 3 x 65ml, 1 x cartridge
AS-K28245-KW Alkalinity HR/LR Drop Test 0.025-6.0 % NaOH 120 3 x 65ml
AS-K22303-KW Alkalinity HR Drop Test 0.25-6.0 % NaOH 120 2 x 65 ml
AS-K22291-KW Alkalinity (M) LR Drop Test 50-600 ppm CaCO3 120 1 x sachets
AS-K22292-KW Alkalinity (M) HR Drop Test 200-2400 ppm CaCO3 120 2 x 65ml
AS-K22295-KW Alkalinity (P + M) LR Drop Test 50-600 ppm CaCO3 120 3 x 65ml
AS-K22294-KW Alkalinity (P) HR Drop Test 200-2400 ppm CaCO3 120 2 x 65ml
AS-K22293-KW Alkalinity (P) LR Drop Test 50-600 ppm CaCO3 120 2 x 65ml
AS-K22302-KW Alkalinity (P) LR Drop Test 250-6000 ppm NaOH 120 2 x 65 ml
AS-K22304-KW Alkalinity (P + OH) HR Drop Test 200-2400 ppm CaCO3 120 3 x 65 ml
AS-K22296-KW Alkalinity (P, M + OH) LR Drop Test 50-600 ppm CaCO3 120 4 x 65ml
AS-K22298-KW Alkalinity (P, M & OH) HR Drop Test 200-2400 ppm CaCO3 120 4 x 65 ml
AS-K22300-KW Alkalinity (P, M & OH) LR & HR Pack Drop Test 50-2400 ppm CaCO3 120 4 x 65ml