Vocabulary Term Details

Total Kjeldahl nitrogen

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_Kjeldahl_Nitrogen#Applications)

Total Kjeldahl nitrogen or TKN is the sum of organic nitrogen, ammonia (NH3), and ammonium (NH4+) in the chemical analysis of soil, water, or wastewater (e.g. sewage treatment plant effluent). Today, TKN is a required parameter for regulatory reporting at many treatment plants, and as a means of monitoring plant operations. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: milliequivalents per litre

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Total nitrogen
TKN
Ammonia
Ammonium
Dissolved organic nitrogen

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Approved Date
05-Dec-2012

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