Chloride, Titretsr Titration Cells, Range: 10,000-100,000 pp

Chloride is the most common inorganic anion found in water and wastewater. The Maximum Secondary Contaminant Level for drinking water for chloride is 250 mg/L. Natural sources of salt are the ocean and various salt deposits above and below ground. Chloride is very corrosive to most metals in systems with elevated pressures and temperatures such as boilers and oil-drilling equipment. The Mercuric Nitrate Method References: APHA Standard Methods, 23rd ed., Method 4500-CI C-1997. ASTM D 512-04. Chloride Ion in Water, Test Method A.  USEPA Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes, Method 325.3 (1983). CHEMetrics employs a mercuric nitrate titrant in acid solution with diphenylcarbazone as the end point indicator. Results are expressed as ppm (mg/L) Cl - . WARNING! This product can expose you to chemicals including mercury, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.  For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov .