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OXYGEN
A Soluble gas. A colorless, odorless, tasteless, gaseous chemical element that occurs free in the atmosphere. It is very active, combines with nearly all other elements, is the most common element in the earth's crust, and is essential to life processes and to combustion.
CO2
O2
Water Quality
Poor
Fair Good
Factors Affecting DO
Volume and velocity of water flowing in the water body. Climate/Season Salinity The type and number of organisms in the water body. Dissolved or suspended solids Amount of nutrients in the water Organic Wastes Altitude Groundwater Inflow
EFFECTS OF TEMPERATURE IN DO
Table 5.3
2. MODIFIED WINKLER DISSOLVED OXYGEN DETERMINATION - In the modified Winkler method, various chemicals are added to the water sample. Then Sodium Thiosulfate is titrated into the sample. The dissolved oxygen concentration can be calculated based on the amount of titrant added to the sample. The formula used is: