Manganese Test

The resultant solution develops an orange/brown colour which indicates the concentration. This test is designed to be used with Palintest's 7100, 7500 and 8000 model photometers for precise photometric measurement.

In 2004 the World Health Organisation (WHO) reviewed the health risks posed by manganese in drinking water, and adopted a new guideline value of 0.4 mg/l. Concentration levels down to 0.05 mg/l may still cause discolouration of water, leading to consumer dissatisfaction. Similarly, the US EPA recommends a limit of 0.05mg/l because of the staining caused, with some industrial applications requiring levels down to 0.02 mg/l. The Manganese HR test from Palintest therefore allows a full range of concentration testing from trace to toxic, without extra cost or complexity.