Arsenic Quick and Quick II Test Kits
The Arsenic Quick Test Kit detects soluble inorganic arsenic (As+3 and As+5) in aqueous samples. Inorganic arsenic compounds in the sample are converted to arsine (AsH3) gas by the reaction of zinc dust and tartaric acid. The arsine converts the mercuric bromide on the test strip to mixed mercury halogens (such as AsH2HgBr) that appear with a color change from white to yellow or brown. Potassium peroxymonosulfate is added to oxidize hydrogen sulfide to sulfate. CAUTION: Hydrogen gas and arsine gas are generated during the reaction. The product should be used in a well-ventilated area away from fire and other sources of ignition.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Industrial Test Systems, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| Arsenic Quick and Quick II Test Kits |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical |
| Detection Principle |
| Colorimetric; |
| Detection Method |
| Colorimetric; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response; |
| Product Model Number |
| 481396; 481303 |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The Arsenic Quick Test Kit detects soluble inorganic arsenic (As+3 and As+5) in aqueous samples. Inorganic arsenic compounds in the sample are converted to arsine (AsH3) gas by the reaction of zinc dust and tartaric acid. The arsine converts the mercuric bromide on the test strip to mixed mercury halogens (such as AsH2HgBr) that appear with a color change from white to yellow or brown. Potassium peroxymonosulfate is added to oxidize hydrogen sulfide to sulfate. CAUTION: Hydrogen gas and arsine gas are generated during the reaction. The product should be used in a well-ventilated area away from fire and other sources of ignition. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| Comparable to pH test strips |
| Weight |
| <1 Lb.; Comparable to pH test strips |
| Power Requirements |
| None |
| Transportability |
| Pocket Size |
| Ruggedness |
| None; not militarized, plastic casing |
| Operating Conditions |
| Water samples should be 22 to 28°C (72 to 74°F) |
| Consumables |
| >$1,000/year; Test strips, 2 liquid reagents,1 powder reagent |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| 3 reagents |
| Calibration Schedule |
| Automatic reader must be calibrated weekly |
| Available Accessories |
| Mercury free thermometer; stopwatch, QuickTM Arsenic Scan Unit (R710 Color Reflection Densitometer, part number 481305) ($1,600) |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| Docking station and I-net Ready (An instrument management system) |
| Shelf Life |
| <1 year |
| Unit Cost |
| $178.49 |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Arsenic |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ppm; mg |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| This test tolerates up to 2.0 mg/L Hydrogen Sulfide without interference. No interference was found for this test kit for Antimony up to 0.5mg/L. No interference from Iron or Sulfate was found. |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| <5 minutes |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <15 minutes; 12 minutes |
| Total Run Time |
| <20 minutes |
| Training Required |
| <1 hour training |
| Manuals Available |
| Online instruction sheet and MSDS |
| Warranties |
| 18 months for automatic reader |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| Yes; One liquid reagent in the kit cannot be shipped via passenger aircraft |
