The UV absorption is measured in filtered water at a wavelength of 254 nm. Numerous organic substances have absorption bands within the range of ultraviolet (UV) light. The UV absorption can serve as a measure for the quantity of organic substance in the water; especiallyif no strong fluctuations occur in the qualitative composition of the water. |
Matrices qualified by the Dutch RvA: | Drinking water, Surface water |
Reporting limit: | 0.5 abs/m, matrix dependent |
Measurement uncertainty: | 20% |
Sustainability: | 14 days
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Sampling bottle: | Glass
, brown
, 100 ml
(fill up to cap)
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