Brand Hanna
Origin Romania
Nitrite Nitrite Test KitMeasurement Type Colorimetric
Nitrite Range 0.0 to 1.0 mg/L NO₂⁻-N
Nitrite Resolution 0.2 mg/L
Nitrite Method chromotropic acid
Nitrite Number of Tests 100
Weight 169 g (6.0 oz.)
Dimensions 230x59x70 mm (9.0×2.3×2.8″)
Ordering Information HI3873 test kit comes with 100 packets nitrite reagent, glass cuvette, and color comparison cube.
The HI3873 is a colorimetric chemical test kit that determines the nitrite concentration in samples
within a 0.0 to 1.0 mg/L (ppm) range as nitrite-nitrogen (NO2–N). The HI3873 is supplied with all of the necessary
reagents and equipment to perform the analysis. The test kit contains enough reagents for perform approximately 100 tests.
Nitrites can be harmful to aquatic organisms even in low concentrations and for this reason, they are closely monitored
in aquaculture facilities. In cooling towers, however, an adequate amount of nitrites is necessary to prevent corrosion.
In high concentrations, they can be harmful to the environment and to humans. They are, therefore, normally monitored to
verify the quality of water for domestic use, as well as lakes and ponds.
Nitrites are an intermediate product in the nitrogen cycle and are produced by ammonia oxidation with water, or even
originate in industrial waste directly. They must not be present in drinking water.
