Salifert Test Kit Silicate

Product details

Salifert Test Kit Silicate is a colorimetric water test kit used to measure silicate (Si) in aquarium, freshwater, and pond water. Silicate can be present in tap water or purified water when reverse osmosis or deionizing filtration is not functioning properly. Testing is useful because elevated silicate can contribute to diatom blooms and may interfere with uptake of some essential trace elements (such as vanadium and molybdenum). This kit provides an easy way to check silicate levels so you can identify filtration issues and help guide corrective action.

Features:

• Designed specifically for silicate testing in water systems
• Helps detect silicate buildup that can lead to diatom blooms
• Uses two measurement scales, including an ultra-low range suitable for marine water
• Includes a higher scale for freshwater environments
• Can be used for marine, fresh, and garden pond water
• Potential for erroneous results when carbonate hardness is higher than 20 dKH

Specifications:

• Number of tests: 60 tests
• Test ranges (two scales): Ultra low scale (marine); high scale (freshwater)
• Water types: Marine, freshwater, and garden pond water
• Interference note: Erroneous results possible when carbonate hardness is higher than 20 dKH (about 7 meq/l alkalinity)
• Safety information (reagents): Si-1 and Si-2 are acidic; Si-3 contains a reducing agent; not for consumption; keep out of reach of children; in case of skin contact wash with plenty of water; in case of eye contact rinse with plenty of water and consult a physician