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The HI-781 Nitrate Checker HC is a handheld colorimeter that uses the Beer-Lambert principle to determine the concentration of nitrate colorimetrically. The HI-781 is designed specifically to measure low levels of nitrate in a saltwater aquarium. The 0.00 to 5.00 range is ideal for reef aquarium maintenance.
Nitrate is a by-product of the Nitrogen cycle. Excessive amounts of Nitrates in a reef aquarium can promote the growth of undesirable organisms including algae and dinoflagellates, while insufficient amounts can lead to starvation in which SPS, and other corals, will show signs including the loss of colour and paleness.
Key Features:
Test Results in 4 Easy Steps
Quick results from a single button in 4 easy steps. First zero the Checker with an empty vial inside. Next place a 10ml water sample inside the vial and add the included reagent. Return the now full vial to the checker. Press the button and read the result.
More Accurate than Chemical Test Kits
Uses a zinc reduction method. The result given is accurate to ±0.25 ppm between 0 to 5 ppm. Most chemical test kits on the market are only accurate to ±2 ppm.
Hand-held Portable Design
Small compact size with a single button and powered by only one AAA battery (included) makes these Checkers from Hanna Instruments incredibly versatile and portable. Perfect for aquarists, aquaculturists, fish keepers, and even scientists in the field.
Contents
Technical Specification
Ammonia | Nitrite | Phosphate | Alkalinity | Nitrate | Phosphate | Calcium | |
Model | HI-700 | HI-707 | HI-713 | HI-772 | HI-781 | HI-774 | HI-758 |
Suitability | Freshwater | Marine/Freshwater | Marine/Freshwater | Marine | Marine | Marine | Marine |
Tests For | NH3-N | NO2-N | PO₄³⁻ | dKH | NO₃- | PO₄³⁻ | Ca |
Range | 0.00 to 3.00 ppm | 0 to 600 ppb | 0.00 to 2.50 ppm | 0.0 to 20.0 dKH | 0.00 to 5.00 ppm | 0 to 999 ppb | 200 to 600 ppm |
Resolution | 0.01 ppm | 1 ppb | 0.01 ppm | 0.1 dKH | 0.01 ppm | 1 ppb | 1 ppm |
Accuracy | ±0.05 ppm | ±20 ppb | ±0.04 ppm | ±0.3 dKH | ±0.25 ppm | ±15 | ±6% |
Dimensions | 82 x 61 x 38 mm | 82 x 61 x 38 mm | 82 x 61 x 38 mm | 82 x 61 x 38 mm | 82 x 61 x 38 mm | 82 x 61 x 38 mm | 82 x 61 x 38 mm |
Weight | 64g | 64g | 64g | 64g | 64g | 64g | 64g |
Battery | 1 x AAA | 1 x AAA | 1 x AAA | 1 x AAA | 1 x AAA | 1 x AAA | 1 x AAA |
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