Hexavalent chromium salts are used in numerous industrial processes. They are also used extensively as corrosion inhibitors in open and closed cooling water systems.
The Diphenylcarbazide Method
References: APHA Standard Methods, 23rd ed., Method 3500-Cr B - 2009. ASTM D 1687-02, Chromium in Water, Test Method A.
With the chromate test method, hexavalent chromium reacts with diphenylcarbazide under acid conditions to form a red-violet color. Results are expressed as ppm (mg/L) CrO4.
Kit comes in a cardboard box and contains everything needed to perform 30 tests: thirty ampoules, Acidifier Solution, 25 mL sample cup, ampoule blank, and instructions.
Range: 0-3.50 ppm
Method: Diphenylcarbazide
Vacu-vials Kits require the use of the V-2000 Photometer or a spectrophotometer capable of accepting a 13 mm diameter round cell. Instrument sold separately.