2029 Iron Process Analyzer

From Metrohm Process Analytics

Iron is the fourth most common element in the Earth’s crust. It is mainly used for the production of steel but also for waste water purification. Iron is added as a nutrient in certain foods since it is essential for red blood cells. In the industry, iron present in water can cause problems like scaling in boilers. In drinking water, higher concentrations have effects on the taste.

Iron concentrations which are too high or low can have negative effects, and have to be measured in several types of water (surface, boiler, potable).

One of the most commonly used methods to measure iron is photometric detection. The 2029 Iron process analyzer from Metrohm Process Analytics is the most straightforward and easy-to-use tool to do so online.

About the Iron application

Iron is determined photometrical y with TPTZ which forms a blue complex with ferrous iron (Fe2+), measured at a wavelength of 590 nm. Ferric iron (Fe3+) is reduced to ferrous iron with a reducing agent. The analyzer is able to handle a wide range of iron concentrations, from µg/L to mg/L.

Benefits for online analysis

Applications for Fe(II/III)

• Protect expensive company assets by monitoring your processes

• … in groundwater for beverage production / (food/beverage)

• Process data available at your fingertips 24/7 means no waiting for

• … in zinc and steel production / (steel/galvanic/metals) slow, manual laboratory methods

• … in chemical production / (industrial wastewater)

• Increased safety for employees – no manual sampling necessary,

• … in coal-fired power plant processes / (energy/power) no exposure to hazardous environments

• … in wastewater treatment plants / (environmental)

• Save money by reducing downtime: analyzer sends alarms for

• … in drinking water / (potable water)

out-of-specification values which inform the operator sooner

• … in boiler feed water / (energy/power) Fe(II/III) analysis performed safely online

• Iron can be measured in 1 or 2 sample streams

• Compact footprint for tight industrial spaces: 326 × 273 mm

• Safe, rugged enclosure designed to IP66 specifications is ideal for process environments

• A 7” full color touchscreen shows trend graphs and al ows action modifications

• Remote access and control via Ethernet and Modbus TCP/IP, with USB for data export

• Easy maintenance due to simplicity of the layout

• Automatic data and/or alarm transfer to a DCS system 8.000.5294EN – 2019-03

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