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Instruction Manual 
 
Ammonia Gas-sensing Electrode
 
 
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5. 
Using the semi-logarithmic graph paper, plot the mV reading (linear axis) against the 
concentration (log axis). Extrapolate the calibration curve down to about 1.0 x 10-
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M.  A 
typical calibration curve can be found in Figure 1. 
 
 
 A calibration curve is constructed on semi-logarithmic paper when using the 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 sample and 1 ml of ISA. Place the beaker on 
the magnetic stirrer and begin stirring at a constant rate. Rinse the electrodes with distilled 
water, blot dry, and lower the electrode tip into the solution. When the reading has 
stabilized, record mV reading. Using the calibration curve, determine sample 
concentration. 
 
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 Ammonia (using an ion meter) 
 
1. 
By serial dilution of the 0.1M or 1,000 ppm ammonia standard, prepare two ammonia 
standards whose concentration is near the expected sample concentration. Add 1 ml of ISA 
to each 100 ml of standard.