Fe(II) Iron

Analytical Procedure AP-77

Test Kit 420-C0320.88

SPECIFICATIONS
Method: Disc Comparator
Range: 50 ppb to 1000 ppb ± 50 ppb as Fe(II)
Testing Time: 10 minutes
Glassware Preparation Time: 30 minutes (hot
water bath) or 12 hours (digestion)

DESCRIPTION
Boiler systems are typically constructed of steel and
other iron-based alloys. When corrosion of pre-
boiler components or boiler internals occur, iron in
the +2 oxidation state is released into the bulk Fe(II) Iron Test Kit
water. This iron remains in the +2 oxidation state in
the low oxygen boiler environment. These fresh REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REAGENTS
corrosion products are detected by the Fe(II) test.
Iron in the Fe(III) state, as found in surface waters Description Part No.
and iron in the form of oxide particles, are not Color Disc, Fe(II) Iron 500-P1400.88*
detected by the Fe(II) test. Oxide particles are Comparator, pocket 500-P1120.88*
commonly returned to boilers from the condensate Comparator tube, glass 5 mL 500-P3002.88*
system. This test provides the capability to differen- Stopper, rubber solid 500-P2620.88*
tiate fresh corrosion products in the +2 oxidation Pipet assy, 0.5-1.0 mL 500-P2185.88*
state from the total amount of iron in the system. Case 500-P0603.88*
Timer 500-P1612.88
ORDERING INFORMATION Thermometer, -40 to 450°F
(-40 to 232°C), digital 500-P2098.88
Order as Test Kit 420-C0320.88. Order all replace- Thermometer, 50 to 300°F
ment parts and reagents by their part numbers. (10 to 149°C), dial 500-P2019.88
To be sure this product is compatible with your Thermometer, 0 to 230°F
treatment program, contact your local Nalco (-18 to 110°C), glass 500-P2028.88
representative. Items marked with an “*”
are included with the kit or set. To place your
Description Size Part No.
order, please contact your local customer service
department. Fe(II) Reagent 4 oz/118 mL 460-S0799.72*
Fe-4 2 oz/59 mL 460-S0734.71
Fe-4 16 oz/473 mL 460-S0734.74
1:1 HCl 2 oz/59 mL 460-S0726.71
1:1 HCl 4 oz/118 mL 460-S0726.72
1:1 HCl 16 oz/473 mL 460-S0726.74
1:1 HCl 32 oz/946 mL 460-S0726.75
1:1 HCl 1 gal./3.78 L 460-S0726.77
INTERFERENCES SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Effect on test Refer to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for
Species ppm if exceeded - specific reagent personal safety and disposal
Results will be.. information.
Amine, neutralizing 200 lower
Amine, filming 5 lower SUPPORT
Cobalt 0.1 higher
If you have any questions regarding this procedure,
Cu+1 0.1a higher
please contact your Nalco representative. In North
EDTA, as CaCO3b 5 lower
America you can also contact the Nalco Equipment
Oxygen, dissolvedb,c >0.02 lower
Solutions Help Desk at 1-800-323-8483.
All-polymer boiler
products 2000 lower
Phosphate, PO4 100 lower SAMPLING
None of the other products expected to be found in 1. Sample must be collected from a steady (un-
boiler feedwaters (e.g., hardness, alkalinity, silica, broken) flowing stream with a minimum of
etc.) have been reported as interferences. turbulence as recommended per Nalco
a
Cu+2 will interfere if it is reduced to Cu+1. Technifax® 141. Collect in previously cleaned
15 mL comparator tubes. Tilt the tubes while
b
Oxygen concentrations greater than 20 ppb in the sample collecting the sample along the side to minimize
stream will significantly interfere with Fe(II) determina-
splashing and turbulence. If the sample is
tion; results will appear lower than what is actually
expected to be less than 100 ppb Fe(II), duplicate
present. Chelant in the presence of oxygen concentra-
tions greater than 20 ppb will have an even greater
samples are recommended.
impact. 2. At the end of the test, clean glassware by rinsing
c
The presence of dissolved oxygen in the sample stream with 1:1 HCl (460-S0726) followed by 3 rinses
will oxidize the Fe(II) to Fe(III) and produce lower Fe(II) with iron-free distilled or deionized water
results. before use.

FE (II) TEST KIT PROCEDURE

Special Notes:
1. The comparator test tubes should be pre-cleaned prior to initial use to eliminate potential iron contamination from the
glass. This can be accomplished by treating the tubes with Fe-4 (460-S0734).
a. Add 2 mL Fe-4 reagent (460-S0734) to the tubes, stopper and invert.
b. Digest the tubes by either (1) allowing the tubes to stand at room temperature (25°C or 75°F) for at least 12 hours; or
(2) placing the tubes in a water bath that is at or near boiling temperature (approximately 90°C or 190°F) for 30
minutes. (Note: After this heating period, remove the tubes from the bath and allow the solutions to cool to room
temperature.)
c. Empty the cleaning solution and rinse with 1:1 HCl (460-S0726) followed by 3 rinses with iron-free distilled or deionized
water before use. (If this glassware is kept isolated for use in this test only, this pre-cleaning step may be unnecessary
in the future.
2. Also refer to SAMPLING for specific instructions.
Hinckley & Schmitt distilled water is an iron-free water source. The absence of Fe(II) can be verified by performing this
procedure using 15 mL of untreated water from the iron-free water source as the blank solution and 15 mL of the same
source treated with 8 drops of Fe(II) Reagent as the prepared sample. The test result should be less than
50 ppb Fe(II).
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Add 8 drops of 460-S0799.72 Collect 15 mL of sample Cap and invert two times. Wait ten minutes. The full ten
to one of the comparator directly into both comparator minutes is required for
tubes. This is the prepared tubes. proper color development to
sample. occur.

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Insert the comparator tube Insert the prepared sample Rotate the disc until a color
containing only sample into into the right side of the match is obtained. Read ppb
the left side of the comparator. The prepared Fe(II) directly from the color
comparator. sample will be purple if Fe(II) disc.
is present.

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