Determination of Nitrite/Nitrite Nitrogen

It is an acid that passes into water with the decomposition of protein substances, cannot be obtained freely, and exists in solution. The amount of nitrite nitrogen in drinking water should not exceed 0.1 mg. If nitrite reacts chemically or enzymatically with amines, carcinogenic nitrosamines are formed.

Regular monitoring of water and wastewater quality is an important issue worldwide. There are 4 different types of nitrogen in water, namely ammonia (NH⁴⁺), nitrite (NO^{2 –}), nitrate (NO^3–) and organic nitrogen. exists in the form. Organic nitrogen in water and wastewater is gradually converted to ammonia nitrogen. Afterwards, if aerobic conditions are suitable, nitrite and nitrate oxidation occurs.

If most of the nitrogen in the analyzed waters is detected as nitrate, the waters may be considered polluted for a long time. Within the scope of quality tests, “Nitrite/Nitrite Nitrogen Determination” is carried out in water and wastewater.

For Nitrite/Nitrite Nitrogen Determination, please contact Nanolab Environmental Analysis Laboratory.