HI97719 is an advanced portable photometer for the measurement of magnesium in water. This meter offers a superior optical system that utilizes a reference detector and narrow band interference filters for extremely fast and repeatable measurements.
Water, with exception of distilled water, contains dissolved salts (magnesium and calcium carbonates). The concentration of these salts determines the water hardness, which can be expressed in calcium carbonate or magnesium carbonate. The sum of these two represents the total hardness level. In addition, water hardness is also related to the phenomenon of pipe rusting in water heating and cooling systems, reverse osmosis, and demineralization plants.
The HI97719 uses an adaptation of the Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 23rd Edition, EDTA colorimetric method to measure magnesium hardness concentrations up to 2.00 mg/L (ppm). When the reagent is added to samples containing magnesium salts, the sample will turn a violet hue; the greater the concentration, the deeper the color. The associated color change is colorimetrically analyzed according to the Beer-Lambert Law. This principle states that light is absorbed by a complementary color, and the emitted radiation is dependent upon concentration. For magnesium hardness determination, a narrow band interference filter at 525 nm allows only green light to be emitted and passed through the sample cuvette. As the change in color of the reacted sample increases, absorbance of the specific wavelength of light also increases, while transmittance decreases.
CAL Check
Advanced features including CAL-Check to verify performance and if necessary, recalibrate.
Multiple Chemical Forms
Results can be displayed in multiple chemical forms.
Setup Options
Backlit dot matrix LCD that offers an exceptionally intuitive user interface that is easy to read and understand.
Tutorial Mode
Tutorial mode for step-by-step instructions to guide a first-time user in how to perform a measurement correctly.
Stable Light Source:
High Efficiency Light Source:
High Quality Filters:
Greater Light Yield:
A focusing lens collects all of the light that exits the cuvette, eliminating errors from imperfections and scratches that may be present in the glass. The use of the convex lens reduces the need for indexing cuvettes.
CAL Check Functionality:
Large Cuvette Size:
Intuitive Dot Matrix Display:
Auto-off Protection:
| SKU | HI97719-web |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Magnesium Hardness Portable Photometer with CAL Check – HI97719 |
| Quote Required | Yes |
| Hardness, Magnesium Range | 0.00 to 2.00 mg/L (CaCO3) |
| Hardness, Magnesium Resolution | 0.01 mg/L |
| Hardness, Magnesium Accuracy | ±0.11 mg/L ±5% of reading at 25°C |
| Hardness, Magnesium Method | adaptation of Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 23rd Edition, EDTA Colorimetric Method |
| Photometer/Colorimeter Light Source | LED with 525 nm bandpass filter |
| Photometer/Colorimeter Light Detector | silicon photocell |
| Bandpass Filter Bandwidth | 8 nm |
| Bandpass Filter Wavelength Accuracy | ±1.0 nm |
| Cuvette Type | round 24.6 mm diameter (22 mm inside) |
| GLP | yes |
| Display | 128 x 64 pixel B/W LCD with backlight |
| Logging Memory | 50 readings |
| Battery Type/Life | 1.5 V AA Alkaline (3 pcs.) / > 800 measurements (without backlight) |
| Automatic Shut-Off | after 15 minutes of inactivity (30 minutes before a READ measurement) |
| Environment | 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F); 0 to 100% RH (IP67) |
| Weight | 380 g (13.4 oz.) |
| Dimensions | 142.5 x 102.5 x 50.5 mm (5.6 x 4.0 x 2.0'') |
| Ordering Information | HI97719C is supplied with CAL Check standards, cuvettes (2), caps (2), plastic inserts for cuvette, (2), scissors, cuvette cleaning cloth, 1.5V AA batteries (3), instruction manual, and instrument quality certificate packaged in a rugged, thermoformed carrying case. |
