Product Description
An ion meter, also known as an ion-selective electrode (ISE) or ion-selective meter, is a device used to measure the concentration of specific ions in a solution. These ions can be either positively charged (cations) or negatively charged (anions). Ion meters are commonly used in various scientific, environmental, and industrial applications where precise measurements of ion concentrations are necessary.
Ion Meter Specifications:
1. pH Range: -2.000 to 16.OOO pH + degree centigrade,
2. pH Accuracy: 0.002 pH
3. ORP Range: O to +1999.9mV
4. ORP Accuracy: plus minus 0.2 mV
5. Ion Concentration Range: 0 to 19999 ppm
6. Ion Concentration Accuracy: plus minus 0.5% F.S (Monovalent), +1% FS (Divalent)
7. Temperature Range: 0.0 to 100.0 degree centigrade
8. Temperature Accuracy: plus minus 0.3C,
9. pH Calibration Points: 2 p o i n t s , N I S T ( p H 4 . 0 0 / 6.86 / 9.18 ) or USA ( pH 4.01 / 7.00 / 10.01 )
10. Ion Calibration Points: 2 to 5 points, (10 /10 /10 /10 /10 /mol/L)
11. Temperature Compensation: 0 to 100 degree centigrade, Manual or Automatic
12. Built-in Ion mode: N 3 a, Ag, K, NH, CL, F, Ca, No, Pb, I, Cu, Br, CN,
13. Memory & Output: 99 data sets with date/time stamping, USB
14. Power Requirements: DC 9V, using AC adapters, 220VAC, 50Hz
15. Dimensions: 210 (L) mm X 188 (W) mm X 60 (H )mm
16. Weight: 1.75kg
Here are some key points about ion meters:
1. Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE): The core component of an ion meter is the ion-selective electrode. It is a specialized sensor that responds selectively to a particular ion in the solution. There are different types of ion-selective electrodes designed for specific ions, such as hydrogen ions (pH), sodium ions, potassium ions, chloride ions, etc.
2. Reference Electrode: In addition to the ion-selective electrode, ion meters also include a reference electrode. The reference electrode provides a stable and constant potential against which the ion-selective electrode's potential is measured.
3. Calibration: Ion meters require calibration to ensure accurate measurements. This involves preparing standard solutions with known ion concentrations and adjusting the meter accordingly.
4. pH Measurement: While not exclusively ion meters, devices that measure pH levels also fall into this category. pH meters use ion-selective electrodes to measure the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution.
Applications of Ion Meter:
1. Laboratory Analysis: Ion meters are widely used in laboratories for analyzing samples in fields such as chemistry, biochemistry, environmental science, and medicine.
2. Water Quality Monitoring: Ion meters are employed to assess the concentration of specific ions in water, helping to determine water quality and potential environmental impacts.
3. Industrial Processes: In industries like food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and chemical manufacturing, ion meters are used to monitor and control processes where specific ion concentrations are critical.
Ion Meter Features:
1. Ion concentration mode directly displays readings in ppm, ppt, or any other units of your choice
2. Calibrate up to 2 points for pH using USA or NIST buffer sets; Up to 5 points for ion concentration measurement
3. Auto-buffer recognition eliminates calibration mistakes and ensures calibration accuracy
4. Automatic temperature compensation for best accuracy under fluctuating temperatures
5. Meters automatically calculate and display electrode slope
6. Automatic message prompts help your easy to operate meter
7. Expanded memory stores and recalls up to 99 data sets
8. USB Communication interface can be sent data to computer
9. Meters Included: pH Electrode, pH Buffers, Temperature Probe, Electrode Stand, 9V Power Adapter