Cod analyzer
 
															Cod analyzer
Chemical oxygen demand (COD) is defined as a measure of the amount of chemicals (usually organic compounds) that consume dissolved oxygen in a body of water. It is a measurement of the oxygen required to oxidize soluble and particulate organic matter in water bodies. COD is often used to measure the level of pollution in wastewaters and natural sources of water such as rivers, lakes and streams. COD measurement is an important determinant of water quality.
The chemical oxygen demand (COD) represents the amount of oxygen necessary for the aerobic biological oxidation (breakdown) of the organic substances in a given water body or sample to carbondioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) if the organics are actually biodegradable.cOD measurements are important in accessing the quality of a given water body and such values helps us to determine the extent of pollution that the water has undergone. COD tests also measure the amount of inorganic contaminants that is dissolved or suspended in a water body. The higher the COD, the higher the amount of pollution in the test water sample. The COD test usually involves using a strong oxidizing chemical agent such as potassium dichromate and the basis for the COD test is that nearly all organic compounds can be fully oxidized to carbondioxide with a strong oxidizing agent under acidic conditions. The potassium dichromate is used to oxidize the organic matter in the test water sample to carbon dioxide and water under acidic conditions. The test water sample is then digested for approximately 2 hours at 150°C and the amount of oxygen required is calculated from the quantity of chemical oxidant consumed.
Importance of COD Analysis
COD analysis is used to estimate the quantity of oxygen required to oxidize organic as well as inorganic matter in water. This measure is significant to:
● Assessing the practicability of the wastewater treatment processes.
● Before releasing effluents to the natural water body, monitoring of industrial effluents is required.
● Preservation of the aquatic biosphere by avoiding the depletion of oxygen.
Applications
Our COD analyzers find application in:
● Wastewater Treatment Plants: To treat wastewater regularly and meet the regulations.
● Environmental Research: To determine the amount of pollution in the rivers, lakes, and streams.
● Industrial Effluent Testing: In industries like pharmaceutical, textile, and food processing.
● Checks on Drinking Water: To check the safe water standards.
Characteristics of Our COD Analyzers
● High Accuracy: Measures oxygen demand in water samples with high accuracy.
● Quick Results: The time taken to analyze is minimized without affecting reliability.
● Automated Operation: Reduces the human factor and provides reproducibility.
● Durable Design: Constructed to withstand use in labs and fields.
● Easy-to-use Interface: Makes it simple to use and interpret the data.
