Calculating Alkalinity out of an ICP test

[Felix_Brown]

Hello everyone,

Hope you are all well!

I typically use Triton ICP testing, however they don't offer neither salinity neither alkalinity like others do.

I know salinity can be calculated from the results however, is it possible to do the same with alkalinity? If so, was wondering someone can give me some hints on how to...

Thanks a lot!

Cheers,
Felix

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

No, one cannot get alkalinity by ICP.

There are several reasons it is impossible, but the main one is that ICP counts atoms, and the atoms in things that contribute to alkalinity (C, O, and H) are also in chemicals that do not contribute alkalinity (such as water).

 

[Felix_Brown]

Thanks Randy... I was just wondering if it was possible but, really appreciate the response!

 

[Dan_P]

Hello everyone,

Hope you are all well!

I typically use Triton ICP testing, however they don't offer neither salinity neither alkalinity like others do.

I know salinity can be calculated from the results however, is it possible to do the same with alkalinity? If so, was wondering someone can give me some hints on how to...

Thanks a lot!

Cheers,
Felix

ATI provides salinity, nitrate and possibly alkalinity.