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AK43

Ammonia Tester

Handheld photometer for ammonia with a 0.00 to 5.00 ppm range and one-button operation for immediate, accurate field results.

AK43 Ammonia Tester
0.00 to 5.00 ppmAmmonia (NH₃) Range
± 0.10 ppm +5% readingAmmonia (NH₃) Accuracy

Overview

The Ammonia Tester is accurate, affordable, lightweight, yet robust for field use. The tester line of photometer is handy and can be easily transported anywhere you need them to go. The one-button operation makes it simple to use getting immediate and accurate results.

No more struggling to determine colours with Test Kits, our handheld photometers take the hassle out of matching to a colour chart, providing a direct and precise result.

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Key features

  • Good accuracy and immediate results
  • Easy to operate
  • Large, easy to read colour display
  • Auto shut-off
  • Calibration verification
  • Built-in reaction time countdown
  • Error messages
  • Multiple measurements methods
  • Works with liquid and powder reagents
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In detail

AK43 Ammonia Tester is an accurate photometer that measures NH3 concentration both in fresh and salt water. Ammonia is generally present in small amounts in unpolluted water; higher levels indicate organic pollution, which is toxic to aquatic life.

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Specifications

Measurement Specifications
Parameter Range Resolution Accuracy
Ammonia (NH₃) 0.00 to 5.00 ppm 0.01 ppm ± 0.10 ppm +5% reading
General Specifications
Operating humidity 10 to 90 % RH (non-condensing)
Power supply 9 VDC (1 × 9 V battery)
Dimensions 73 x 77 x 40 mm
Weight 120 g (with battery)
Sample volume 10 mL
Light source LED
Wavelength 470 nm
Measuring cell Glass cuvette
Auto power-off After 2 minutes
Display OLED
Languages Portuguese, English, Spanish, Italian
Operating temperature 0 to 50 °C
Sample temperature 15 to 35 °C
Measurement method Adaptation of the Nessler method
Calibration points 4 points: 0, 1, 3, 5 ppm

What's in the kit

  • 2 glass cuvettes with caps (Ø 18.8 mm × 68 mm) — AK4551
  • 1 flannel cloth for cleaning and drying
  • 1 carrying case
  • AK4551 — Cuvette with Cap for Tester Photometers
AK43 kit contents

Accessories

Replacement parts, calibration solutions, and maintenance supplies for the AK43.

Ammonia Reagent

AK4043

Ammonia Reagent

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AK4551

AK4551

Cuvette with Cap for Tester Photometers

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