Potassium (K) analysis (Waste ve Receiver In water)

Potassium (K) Analysis (in Waste and Receiver Water)
Potassium (K) Analysis (in Waste and Receiver Water)

All living organisms also need minerals to maintain normal life functions. Besides potassium, minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus and sodium are particularly important for the muscles and nervous systems of animals. Potassium in nature is found in many minerals due to other elements. It oxidizes quickly in the air and is very active against water.

The taste of water is provided by the dissolved carbon dioxide and oxygen gases. If a number of inorganic substances, such as manganese, iron, potassium, zinc, sodium and chloride, are present in the water in high amounts, then the taste of the water becomes mineralized.

Potassium is also present in drinking and drinking water. Chemically, potassium is similar to sodium in many ways, but has different functions than sodium in living organisms, especially in animal cells. The source of potassium in water is the pollution caused by industrial plants, fertilization in agricultural areas and structural features of soil.

According to the drinking water standards applicable in European Union countries and in our country, the amount of potassium in the water must be the highest in the liter 12 mg (TS 266 Water - Human consumption water).

The presence of certain metals in drinking water, receiving environments and wastewaters can be harmful as necessary. Some metals may also have poisoning effects depending on their concentration.

Low concentrations of potassium (K) are important for the growth of plants. If potassium in soil and water is not enough, potassium is given as fertilizer. Potassium increases the resistance of plants against some diseases and makes the grains fuller. But high potassium concentrations mean poison. Flame emission spectroscopy (flame photometry) is generally used to determine the amount of potassium in water.

Potassium (K) analyzes are performed in authorized laboratories, wastewater and receiving waters. In these analysis studies, standards and analysis methods published in our country and foreign countries are complied with.