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TKN Samples

19-06-2009 03:09PM

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cagefan

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Hey, jst a quick question! does anyone know how long samples can be kept refridgerated and still give accuarate reading for TKN results?

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#2 04-07-2009 12:14PM

Kevster

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It depends on how sealed the container is I guess. I mean, the Kjeldhal method uses Ammonias, which is a volatile gas. The test is typically carried out all in one go, is'nt it? I can't really remember - I did it a few times last year.

Kevin

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