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Instruction Manual 
 
Bromide Electrode 
 
 
 
 
A calibration curve is constructed on semi-logarithmic paper when using a 
pH/mV meter in the millivolt mode. The measured electrode potential in 
mV (linear axis) is plotted against the standard concentration (log axis). In 
the linear region of the curve, only three standards are necessary to 
determine a calibration curve. In the non-linear region, additional points 
must be measured. The direct measurement procedures given are for the 
linear portion of the curve. The non-linear portion of the curve requires the 
use of low level procedures. 
 
6. 
To a clean, dry 150 ml beaker, add 100 ml of the sample and 2 ml of ISA. Place the beaker 
on the magnetic stirrer and begin stirring at a constant rate. Rinse the electrode tips with 
distilled water, blot dry and lower into the solution. When the reading has stabilized, 
record the mV reading. Using the calibration curve, determine the concentration directly 
from the calibration curve. 
 
7. 
The calibration should be checked every two hours. Assuming no change in ambient 
temperature, place the electrode tips in the mid-range standard. After the reading has 
stabilized, compare it to the original reading recorded in Step 3 above. A reading differing 
by more than 0.5 mV or a change in the ambient temperature will necessitate the repetition 
of Steps 2-5 above. A new calibration curve should be prepared daily. 
 
Direct Measurement of Bromide (using an ion meter) 
 
1. 
By serial dilution of the 0.1M or 1,000 ppm bromide standard, prepare two standards 
whose concentration is near the expected sample concentration. Measure 100 ml of each 
standard into individual 150 ml beakers and add 2 ml of ISA to each.