Corrosivity/Sodium - Whole Volume - WS
SIAL/PE3381 - Proficiency Testing Material
Synonym: WS - Corrosivity/Sodium - Whole Volume
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | environmental |
concentration | in water |
format | matrix material |
packaging | bottle of 1 × 500 mL |
Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
Application: | Corrosivity/Sodium - Whole Volume - WS proficiency testing material is suitable for testing the analytes in water supply/drinking water. Have any questions? Explore our FAQs ![]() For more information on this product, please contact our PT Service Team ![]() |
Features and Benefits: | We have a vast portfolio of environmental PT schemes with "fit-for-purpose" samples to help you meet the needs of the laboratory. Our proficiency testing (PT) program is a benchmark to: • provide staff with an insight into their laboratory′s performance, to verify the accuracy and reliability of their testing process • provide a comparison of performance with that of other laboratories, nationally and internationally • test and educate staff, provide a better understanding of the impact of incorrect results and identify areas where there may be problems • provide an independent evaluation of laboratory performance • demonstrate to clients, colleagues and accreditation bodies that there is a commitment to quality |
General description: | Corrosivity/Sodium - Whole Volume - WS proficiency testing material is produced in accordance with ISO/IEC 17043:2010. Also referred to as Potable Water or Water Supply sample, this sample is produced according to TNI requirements. However, please note, this sample may include non-TNI analytes as well. The lower criteria from the TNI tables mimic the levels common to drinking water samples. The PT portfolio allows our test components to offer significant performance data to monitor and prove competency to customers, accreditation bodies or both. Supelco® is a global proficiency testing (PT) provider that manufactures best-in-class environmental and pharmaceutical PT products. Most water PT samples are available as concentrates or ready-to-use volumes giving the end-user flexibility in selecting samples that will fit their exact needs. Our WS program is designed to meet the quality assurance requirements in compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), thereby ensuring the analytical competence of your laboratory or drinking water facility. Type of PT Scheme: Water Analysis/Water Supply Matrix: Water Supply/Drinking water Analyte/s: Values of analytes vary lot to lot. All information regarding the use of Corrosivity/Sodium - Whole Volume - WS can be found in the reporting packet which will be available to download at PT Portal ![]() |
Legal Information: | Supelco is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany |
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Preparation Note: | Description • This sample is packaged in a 500 mL HDPE bottle containing approximately 500 mL of solution. • This sample is not preserved. • The sample should be stored at 4 ºC. Sample Preparation • This sample has been prepared as a whole volume sample and is ready to be analyzed as received. • Shake bottle well prior to use. • Analyze alkalinity first. Be sure to recap the bottle when not in use to minimize CO2 absorption. • Sample and analyze using your normal methods. |
Storage and Stability: | Please refer to sample label for expiration date, specific storage temperature, and specific storage conditions. |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 41116107 |
Components | Alkalinity as CaCO3 25-200 mg/L; Calcium hardness as CaCO3 75-225 mg/L; Calcium, Ca 30-90 mg/L; Corrosivity (langlier index @ 25ºC) -4.0 - 4.0 SI Units; Hardness, Total as CaCO3 83-307 mg/L; Magnesium, Mg 2-20 mg/L; Potassium, K 10-40 mg/L; Sodium, Na 12-50 mg/L; Specific Conductance, Conductivity (25ºC) 130-1300 μmho/cm |