Method
Conductivity (or Specific
Conductance) is the measure of the electrical current carrying capacity of a
solution. Ionized dissolved solids in water have the ability to conduct an
electric current. The conductivity of pure water is very low and increases
proportionally to the level of contamination present. Accurate
conductivity measurement is extremely important in industrial water treatment
applications, as it allows for the calculation of total dissolved solids in raw
water, boiler water, condensate, and other process waters. Conductivity is
also frequently tested for in environmental applications.
Method of Operation.
To operate the CHEMetrics
Conductivity Meter (Cat. No. I-1200), switch unit on, remove the electrode cap,
immerse the probe into the sample, making sure that the sensor is fully covered.
Wait for the readings to stabilize (Automatic Temperature compensation corrects
for temperature changes). Take measurement. To clean the probe,
simply mix it in tap water.