9.2 - Determination of Total Suspended and Total Dissolved Solids in p.p.m. (Leaving Cert Chemistry): Flashcards

Particulate matter that does not dissolve in water

Ions and small molecules dissolved in water

Filtration

Evaporation of filtered water

$105°\text{C}$

1 litre

$100 \text{ cm}^3$

mg/l or ppm

Algal growth, sewage discharges, sandpit washings

Removes suspended solids for accurate TDS measurement

Reduces light penetration, harms plants and aquatic life

Settling in tanks and filtration through sand/gravel

Reverse osmosis, distillation, or ion exchange