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Iron

Iron is naturally present in water supplies and its presence in both potable and industrial applications is regarded as objectionable.

Kittiwake's extensive range of water test kits for iron begin with colour card and checkit tests for basic analysis; comparator tests give a greater accuracy and the Smart 2 Photometer measures from 10 ppb to 10 ppm Iron.

Iron impairs potable water taste and will also stain pipework, fittings and swimming pool surfaces. Iron will stain or mark laundered materials and deposits often cause problems with agricultural water feed lines if not removed periodically.

Soluble iron in industrial water systems is indicative of corrosion. Spikes in measured concentrations require prompt investigation to determine the cause.

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

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Iron
Comparator
Photometer
Checkit
Test Strips
Colour Card
Boiler Treatment X
R
 X X
Cooling Towers & Systems X
R
 X X X
Waste Water & Sewage X
R
 X
Agriculture & Hydroponics X
R
 X X
Sanitisation X X
R
 X

Product Table
Code
Product
Range
Tests per pack
No. Reagents
AS-K28241-KW Iron spot tester (on fabric) Trace 120 2 x 65ml, 1 x pot
AS-K24982-KW Iron (Total Soluble) Smart II Photometer 0 - 3.0ppm Fe 1 unit 1 x sachets
AS-K22204-KW Iron HR Smart II Photometer 0-10ppm Fe 1 unit 2 x 65 ml
AS-K22199-KW Iron LR Smart II Photometer 0-2ppm Fe2+ & Fe3+ 1 unit 3 x 65ml
FG-K28214-KW Iron LR ECON Comparator 0-3.0 ppm Fe 100 1 (sachets)
FG-K28215-KW Iron HR ECON Comparator 0-10/0-3.33 ppm Fe 50 2 X 65ml
BI-K21331 Iron Test Strips 0-5 ppm Fe 25 1 pack