LAQUAtwin is a series of pocket ION meters. Using Ion Selective Electrode (ISE) technology, they are available for measuring Conductivity, Calcium, Nitrate, Potassium, Sodium, Salt concentration and pH measurement. Using just a tiny amount of sample, the LAQUAtwin proprietary flat sensors can quickly and accurately measure the values of the chemical parameters in the field.
Typically, Atomic Absorption (AA) or Inductivity Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) is used to measure potassium ion, by first extracting the potassium ion from sample soils by 1 mol/L ammonium acetate (CH3COONH4). These are the methods performed in laboratories.
A simpler method for a rapid measurement of potassium ion in soil uses the LAQUAtwin potassium ion meter B-731. The extraction method is the same as the lab method. The following procedure explains how you can measure K+with good correlation to analytical lab tests.
1. Put 1g each of air-dried soils (four samples) in 100mL glass beakers, two beakers per soil sample.
2. Prepare two kinds of extraction per soil sample, one by adding 20 ml of 1mol/L CH3COONH4to one beaker, and 20ml of 0.01mol/L CH3COONH4to another beaker.
3. Shake the beakers around 1 hour to extract K+ from the soil using a bench top shaker
4. Calibrate LAQUAtwin B-731 with 150mg/L and 2000mg/L K+ standard solutions included in the product.
5. Measure potassium ion concentration of the filtrated solution with calibrated B-731 and with ICP-OES (e.g. HORIBA Jobin Yvon. Model ULTIMA2).
6. Perform this measurement with 4 different samples.
The Laqua Twin B-731 allows for a simple on site determination of potassium which provides accuracy close to laboratory techniques.
1Table 1 shows the results from ICP-OES and LAQUAtwin K+ extracted with 1 mol/L and 0.01 mol/L CH3COONH4
*Extraction efficiencies will vary amongst soil samples.
Table 1 : K+concentrations measured by ICP-OES and LAQUAtwin exctracted with 1 mol/L CH3COONH4 and 0.01 mol/L CH3COONH4.
(Unit : mg/L
Based on table 1, higher value against ICP-OES is detected by LAQUAtwin K+ with 1 mol/L CH3COONH4extraction, due to strong interference by NH+ of CH3COONH4. However, with 0.01 mol/L CH3COONH4 extraction, although the extraction efficiency is reduced by approximately 80%* (Figure 1), very good correlation (R=0.981, R2=0.962) is obtained between ICP-OES and LAQUAtwin (Figure 2).
Figure 1 shows the potassium extraction efficiency measured with ICP-OES. Setting 1 mol/L CH3COONH4extraction as 100%, efficiency trend is plotted depending on different CH3COONH4concentration.
Figure 2 shows the correlation between ICP-OES and LAQUAtwin K+measurements with 0.01 mol/L CH3COONH4 extraction.
Pocket ION Meter
HORIBA’s highly-sensitive, flat sensor technology opens up new possibilities for sampling and sample types. Only a small amount of sample is required, so you can easily sample in situ without the need for beakers or other labware. Sensors are easily replaced as required.
Hassle-free automatic calibration with a few drops of standard solution reassures you of your measurement accuracy. Two-point calibration is also possible.
The meter and sensor are fully waterproof and dustproof, so you can take it anywhere.
The compact carry case contains everything you need for your measurements, including the standard solution and sampling sheets.
Only LAQUAtwin allows you to be this flexible!
Choose the best method according to your sample, your situation, and your needs.
When you're in the lab, you can test the sample in a breaker. Ensure the sensor guard sliding cap is open.
Accurate pH measurements in a few seconds, from a single drop.
Water pH varies in different environments, and a slight change can often have a major effect.
Whether you need to keep the pH of an aquarium within tight limits, are checking for the acidity of rain water or for the quality of meat and fish products, LAQUAtwin compact pH meters are ideal for you. No matter where and when you need to test.
Determine water conductivity with as little as 0.12 mL of sample. The conductivity of rain water is a trusted guide to determining atmospheric purity. In agriculture, measuring the conductivity of soil allows farmers and agronomists to determine optimum fertilizer usage and check the ‘health’ of soil after salt water damage. The LAQUAtwin meter makes conductivity testing simple, anywhere.
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