Precise Silicate Determination with the Testomat 808 Silicate
The Testomat 808 Silicate, part of the Heyl product world, is engineered for automated, continuous measurement of silicate (SiO₂). It employs specifically formulated indicators and reagents to analyze geological and water samples with high accuracy and speed, ensuring reliable quantification of silicate levels in drinking water, wastewater, or laboratory settings.
Areas of Application
- Water Analysis / Environmental Analytics
- Drinking Water: Monitoring silicate concentration, as high levels can both protect against corrosion and cause deposits.
- Wastewater: Surveillance of industrial effluents, e.g., from glass, ceramics, or semiconductor production.
- Surface Waters: Environmental monitoring, especially nutrient content in lakes and rivers (silicate is essential for diatom growth).
- Seawater: Measuring silicate for studies of plankton productivity and biogeochemical cycles.
- Industry and Manufacturing
- Boiler and Cooling Water: Silicates can form deposits in pipes and boilers, making precise control vital.
- Glass, Cement & Ceramics: Quality control of raw materials (e.g., quartz sand) and production processes.
- Semiconductor Industry: Ultrapure water must have extremely low silicate levels—detection is indispensable.
- Agriculture
- Fertilizer Analysis: In some soils, silicon acts as a growth stimulant—particularly in rice cultivation.
- Soil Analysis: Determination of plant-available silicate in soils.
- Research and Geochemistry
- Rock Analysis: Quantifying SiO₂ content in rocks for classification (e.g., basalt vs. granite).
- Paleoclimatology: Examining sediment cores for silicate as a proxy for past environmental conditions.
- Hydrochemistry: Analysis of silicate levels in natural springs or thermal waters.
- Medicine / Biochemistry (less common)
- Silica-Based Preparations: Quality control of supplements or cosmetics where silicates serve as binders or carriers.
