Spectrophotometric Determination of Wastewater Parameters

This technical report outlines the spectrophotometric determination of various standard parameters in wastewater, specifically focusing on the analysis of nitrate, nitrite, ammonium, and phosphate ions using the SPECORD 50 PLUS spectrophotometer. The document describes the importance of clean water access as declared by the United Nations and emphasizes the need for effective wastewater purification processes. It details the methodology for sample preparation, measurement settings, and the creation of calibration curves according to German standard methods for water examination. The report includes specific instrumentation settings and the impact of interfering ions on measurement accuracy. Additionally, it presents results from wastewater samples, demonstrating the spectrophotometer's capability for precise and reliable data acquisition. The software ASpect UV is highlighted for its role in facilitating fast measurements and data evaluation. The report concludes with a discussion on the advantages of using the SPECORD 50 PLUS for high-throughput analysis of wastewater parameters.