This test is only for colour in water from naturally occurring organic material. The presence of metallic impurities, dyestuffs, or industrial pollutants will invalidate the result.
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Fill to the 10 mL line with deionised water.
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Use this to "blank" the instrument. Place in cell holder and press Blank.
03
Filter 10 mL of sample through a GF/B filter .
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Place in cell holder and press Measure to obtain value for Colour on Pt/Co Scale.