Procedure to determine total kjeldahl-nitrogen Kj-N for leachate

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The discussion revolves around the procedure for determining total Kjeldahl nitrogen (Kj-N) in leachate, with a focus on comparing methods, particularly the Hach method and ASTM D-1426-03. Participants seek alternative procedures and resources for accurate testing, especially in the context of a universal proficiency test.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests recommendations for a procedure to determine total Kjeldahl nitrogen in leachate, specifically looking for alternatives to the Hach method.
  • Another participant mentions ASTM D-1426-03 as a potential method.
  • A participant expresses difficulty in finding details about the ASTM procedure online and mentions the inability to purchase the ASTM book.
  • A different participant, identifying as an environmental chemist, notes that ASTM methods are copyrighted and suggests that EPA methods are available and effective alternatives.
  • This participant provides links to resources where EPA methods can be downloaded, including a specific method relevant to the inquiry.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no clear consensus on the preferred method for determining Kj-N, as participants express differing views on the availability and accessibility of ASTM versus EPA methods. Some participants seek specific procedural details, indicating uncertainty about the best approach.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention limitations regarding access to ASTM methods due to copyright, and the discussion reflects a dependence on available resources for testing procedures.

Who May Find This Useful

Environmental chemists, laboratory technicians, and researchers involved in water quality testing or proficiency testing may find this discussion relevant.

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Kindly recommend a procedure to determine total kjeldahl-nitrogen Kj-N for leachate.

I use the hach method and I want to compare it with another one especially that I'm participating in a universal proficiency test.

Thanks in advence.
 
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Astm D-1426-03
 
thank you my friend.i'll search for it.
 
Can someone tell me where to find the details of this procedure. I couldn't find anything on net, and i cannot buy the ASTM Book.

Thanks in advance.
 
nhfs49 said:
Can someone tell me where to find the details of this procedure. I couldn't find anything on net, and i cannot buy the ASTM Book.

Thanks in advance.


I am an environmental chemist and have considerable experience with this test.

ASTM methods are copyrighted and so will NOT be found online.

But there perfectly good perfectly available EPA methods that work just as well.

Here is a link that has all the methods you can download:

http://www.cornerstonelab.com/Inside-Pages/downloads.html


Here's the method you're looking for . . .

http://www.cornerstonelab.com/EPA-Methods/100-400/351_3.PDF

Hope this helps.


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