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 COMPOSER Johann J. Fux - SEIBOLD Online-Analyser für Nickel
 - Properties and typical applications
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 - Toxicology
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 - Johann J. Fux
 Properties and typical application
Nickel (Ni) is a silvery-white metal, showing properties of both ferrous and nonferrous metals. Nickel is hard, malleable and ductile and is a good conductor of electricity and heat, but is not found as native metal in nature.

Nickel is primarily used for the production of austenitic stainless steel and other alloys, characterising strength, ductility, as well as resistance to corrosion and heat.

Further nickel is used in electroplating solutions, in the production of catalysts, motor oil, lubricant additives and in various processes of the chemical industry.
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 Toxicology
For nickel the guideline value for chemicals that are of health siginificance in drinking water according to World Health Organisation is 0.02 milligramms/litre.

In general water is only a minor contributor to nickel reception, that is primarily a consequence of concentrations of nickel contained in food.

The most common way of exposure to nickel and its salts is inhalation. According to several studies inhaled nickel compounds are possibly carcinogenic. People long-term exposed to high concentrations of nickel and its salts face a high risk of development of lung cancer or nose cancer.

People sensitive to nickel may react with typical skin effects ("nickel itch") even caused by minor quantities of nickel, as for example contained in various kinds of jewellery.
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 Method
Measurement of concentrations of nickel in liquids is based on a colourimetric method.

A specific nickel reagent is added to the sample. The chemical reaction of nickel ions with pyridylazoresorcinol (PAR) forms a red complex. The intensity of the resulting colour is depending on the concentration of nicktl ions in the sample and is measured by the use of a photometer unit.

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 Application information
Measuring range   0.08 .. 4.5 mg/l Ni
Resolution   0.001
Accuracy   +/- 3% (based on full scale)
Measuring interval   Continuous
    Discontinuous/programmable
    External start
Measuring method   Colourimetric
Reagents   3
Calibration   Automated
Cleaning   Automated
Interferences   Ag, Bi, Mg, Mn, Cr, Se
    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 J. Fux - SEIBOLD Online-Analyser for Nickel (english)
Datenblatt COMPOSER Johann J. Fux - SEIBOLD Online-Analysator für Nickel (deutsch)
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 Johann J. Fux
Johann Joseph Fux was born to a peasant family in 1660 in Hirtenfeld in Styria.

Relatively little is known about his early life, but by the 1690s he was in Vienna, and attracted the attention of Emperor Leopold I with some masses he composed. The emperor was sufficiently impressed by them to assist him with his career after this point. In 1698, Leopold hired him as court composer.

Fux served Leopold I until his death, and two more Habsburg emperors after that. He was famous as a composer throughout this period, his fame being eclipsed only later in the 18th century as the Baroque style passed away.

Johann Joseph Fux died in 1741 in Vienna.

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