Boron No. 1 Tablets for Photometers

Overview

Boron No. 1 tablets measure boron, which matters in irrigation water because the gap between what a crop needs and what harms it is narrow, and in reverse osmosis because boron passes membranes more readily than most ions, particularly at low pH.

Key features

• Covers irrigation suitability and reverse osmosis boron rejection
• One tablet per test, so there is no measuring or decanting of liquid reagents
• Foil-sealed strips keep unused tablets dry until they are needed
• Supplied in the standard 250-tablet pack, item code TbsHBO1250

Boron No. 1 tablets specifications

Applications

Irrigation and agricultural water assessment, desalination and reverse osmosis performance, industrial process water, and groundwater characterisation.

Why buy boron No. 1 tablets from Hadron Group

Hadron Group supplies water treatment chemicals, dosing equipment and analytical products throughout South Africa and the SADC region. We hold boron No. 1 tablets as standard stock in the 250-tablet pack, we can supply the matching photometer, cuvettes and spares, and our technical team will help you settle on the right test set for your plant. Browse the full reagent range or ask us for a quote.

Frequently asked questions

Why is boron difficult to remove by reverse osmosis?
At normal pH boron is present as undissociated boric acid, which passes through a membrane easily. Raising the pH converts it to the borate ion, which is rejected far better.

Photometer grade or rapid grade — which do I need?
Photometer grade is formulated for instruments that read a cuvette. If you work with a visual comparator or colour disc, ask us for the rapid-dissolving grade instead.

How should the tablets be stored?
Keep them sealed, cool and dry, and work through the oldest strip first. Once a strip is opened the tablets take up moisture, so use them promptly.