Handheld Photometer for N+P Measurement
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You can buy this tool from NECi Superior Enzymes. The anticipated price range is $251 - $500.
| Description |
NECi's handheld photometer sends nitrate & phosphate data to Android mobile devices when used with NECi's enzyme-based test kits. This handheld tool is perfect for water, soil, or plant tissue analysis of accurate nitrate or phosphate content. The enzyme-based test kits provide the reliable results while the photometer design ensures accurate translation of the quality data. The turnkey design of NECi's photometer + test kit bundles ensures that any citizen scientist can pick up the devices and collect accurate nitrate & phosphate data. The app software allows teams to effortlessly share results & coordinate projects with team members. Nitrate, Phosphate This tool is recommended for lending libraries. |
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| Used by these projects | The GLOBE Program, NECi's handheld photometer |
| Ideal Age Group |
Elementary school (6 - 10 years), Middle school (11 - 13 years), High school (14 - 17 years), College, Graduate students, Adults, Families, Seniors
(Complete instructions are included with the device & test kits. All reagents are non-toxic and 100% safe to handle & dispose of. Please contact NECi Superior Enzymes for help getting started using the device. We'd be happy to set up a personal video demo of how the kits work. Thanks for supporting NECi & the frontier of enzyme-based chemistry!) |
| Training | Learning materials are available online. |
| Use considerations | Assembly is required. Callibration is required. This tool relies on lab processing. This tool require consumable materials (e.g. batteries, light bulbs, etc.). |
| Size & weight |
Small: This tool would fit in a 6 inch cube. Less than 13oz (a full soda can weighs a little less than 13oz) |
| Expected lifetime | Should last more or less forever |
| Topics | Science Policy, Food, Education, Nature & Outdoors, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology & Environment, Agriculture, Ocean, Water, Marine & Terrestrial |
| Activities | In oceans, streams, rivers, lakes, While fishing, On a hike, At home, At the beach, At school, At a science center, zoo or aquarium |
| Tool updated | March 10, 2018, 4:15 p.m. |
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