Mercuric Ions (Hg+2)Rapid Test Strips (Water)

Sample

Water

Intended Use

This kit is intended for rapid test of heavy metal mercuric ion (Hg+2) in water.

Storage

The test strips and microwells should be stored in a cool and dry place at 2-8 °C, avoiding freezing.

Detection Limit

The minimum detection limit of test strips for mercuric ions is 10 ppb.

General Description

Mercury is a silvery room-temperature heavy metal and a chemical element. Mercury is found in natural ores deposits and manufactured devices such as barometers, thermometers, dry-cell batteries, switches, fluorescent light bulbs, and other various electronics. Mercury can seep into water supplies from improperly discarded devices containing it, as runoff from landfills & farm land, dumped by factories, or from natural deposits. Mercury is extremely toxic and precautions must be taken when handling or disposing of it, as mercury can be absorbed through the skin and inhaled. Mercury poisoning deteriorates the nervous system, can impair hearing, speech, vision and gait, involuntary muscle movements, corrodes skin and mucous membranes, and causes chewing and swallowing to become difficult. The current EPA regulated maximum containment level for mercuric ions is 0.002 mg/L.