Oxygen Demand

Parameter

Amount of oxygen required to chemically oxidize all organic substances in a liquid sample (COD).

Method

Spectrophotometric determination after catalytic oxidation.

Application

Wastewater treatment monitoring, industrial effluent control, Environmental impact, calculate organic loading rates and biogas potential.

Parameter

Amount of oxygen required to oxidize biologically degradable substances in a liquid sample.

Method

Manometric determeniation of oxygen consumption after controlled stationary aerobic degradation.