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 COMPOSER Johann Heinrich Schmelzer - SEIBOLD Online-Analyser for Copper
 - Properties and typical applications
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 - Toxicology
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 - Johann Heinrich Schmelzer
 Properties and typical application
Copper (Cu) is a common source of the environment and an important trace element for human health. It occurs as a reddish metal with a characteristic cubic crystalline structure, is highly ductile, malleable and a very good conductor for heat and electricity.

Due to its excellent process and corrosion properties, copper is used as pure metal and in alloys.

In a great number of metal processing activities cupric waste comes into existence that has to treated and cleaned before draining, but copperis released into the enviroment by natural sources like decaying vegetation and forest fires, too.

Copper typically is intensely used for electrical and electronical equipment, but also in the field of construction (roofing and plumbing) and in various alloys as bronze and brass. Further, copper is an important trace element in animal feed.
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 Toxicology
For copper the guideline value for chemicals that are of health siginificance in drinking water according to
World Health Organisation is 2 mg/litre.

Intense and long-term exposure to copper causes, amongst others, irritation of nose, eyes and mouth, head- and stomachaches. Very high reception of copper can cause damages to liver and kidney and even cause death.

Copper causes damages of the environment by negatively interrupting activities of microorganisms and plants, and as a consequence limiting fertility of the soil.
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 Method
SEIBOLD Online-Analysers support two different methods of measurement of copper, using either an ion selective electrode or a colourimetric method.

Low concentrations of copper are measured my means of a colourimetric method, based on the chemical reaction of cuprizon. The stable blue complex resulting from adding two (2) reagents to the sample to be measured can then be analysed by the use of a photometer unit.

For measurement of higher concentrations of copper a combination of an ion selective electrode and a reference electrode is used. The pH-value of the sample is to be adjusted and stablised by the use of a buffer solution.

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 Application information
Measuring range   0.05 - 5.0 mg/l Cu (low range)
    3.0 - 250 mg/l Cu (high range)
Resolution   0.01
Accuracy   +/- 2% (based on full scale)
Measuring interval   Continuous
    Discontinuous/programmable
    External start
Measuring method   Colourimetric (low range)
    Ion selective electrode (low range)
Reagents   2 (low range)
    1 (high range)
Calibration   Automated
Cleaning   Automated
Interferences   Hg, Co (low range)
    Ni, Co, Zn, Mn, Fe (high range)
Interfering ions can be masked in local applications.

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 Technical information
Power supply   230 VAC, 50 Hz (110 VAC optional)
Current consumption   Max. 50 VA
Switch contacts   2 x P-controlled (min, max)
    1 x alarm contact
Analogue output   4..20 mA
Digital output   RS232 C
    Options: Interbus-S, Profibus, CAN
Cabinet size   746 x 600 x 373 mm (HxBxD)
Weight   App. 80 kg
Environmental temperature   +15°C .. +35°C
Humidity   Max. 70% RH, no condensation
Sample pressure   0 .. 0.5 bar
Sample inlet   6/4 mm hose
Sample drain   Unpressurised, free falling, 6/4 mm hose

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 Downloads
DataSheet COMPOSER Johann H. Schmelzer - SEIBOLD Online-Analyser for Copper (english)
Datenblatt COMPOSER Johann H. Schmelzer - SEIBOLD Online-Analysator für Kupfer (deutsch)
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 Johann Heinrich Schmelzer
Viennese composer, violinist and bandleader Johann Heinrich Schmelzer was born in Scheibbs (A) around 1623 and died around 1680 in Prague. Johann H. Schmelzer was oneof the most popular violinists of his time and played in the Wiener Hofkapelle, the royal orchestra. He supported emperor Leopold I with his compositions and was ennobled by Leopold I. Later in his carreer Johann Heinrich Schmelzer was bandmaster at the court of the Habsburger.

Prominent work of Johann Heinrich Schmelzer:
  • "Sacroprofanus Concentus" (1662)
  • "Sonatae unarum fidium seu a violino solo" (1664)
  • "Die musikalische Fechtschul" (1668)



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