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Kjeldahl Practice Guide
From sample preparation to result calculation

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The Kjeldahl Process

Introduction
At the time when Johan Kjeldahl published his method for the determination of nitrogen
in 1883 the electric lamp was just patented and the technical age in its childhood. Seldom in
human history has an invention remained basically unchanged for such a long time as Kjeldahls
method for nitrogen determination.
As in 1883 a Kjeldahl nitrogen determination starts with sample preparation, proceeds to the
digestion followed by separation using steam distillation and subsequent volumetric determination of the amount of ammonia formed in the process.
Kjeldahls visionary idea of providing a simple method for nitrogen and protein determinations,
which can also be carried out by non-academic lab personnel, has been put into practice by
BUCHIs Kjeldahl systems since 1961.
With this short guide BUCHI wants to support you in your daily work not only by providing high quality instrumentation but also offering theoretical background information
and useful tables for your daily routine. The laminated tables can be taken out of the guide to
be placed at the locations in the lab where they are needed.
For more detailed information please refer to the BUCHI Kjeldahl Guide.
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application database at: www.buchi.com/kjeldahl/applications
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The Kjeldahl Process

From sample preparation to result calculation
Sample
preparation
Grinding
Sample tube size
Weighing table
Kjeldahl Tablets
Samples must be homogeneous. The actual weight of a

sample depends on the nitrogen content as well as on the
inhomogeneity of the sample.
Digestion:
(CHNO) + H2SO4 CO2 + SO2 + H2O + NH4+
Digestion
Digestion parameters
Neutralization/Alkalinization:
H2SO4 + 2 NaOH 2 Na+ + SO4 2- + 2 H2O
Distillation
Distillation:
NH4+ + OH NH3 (gas) + H2O
Receiver:
B(OH)3+ NH3+ H2O NH4+ + B(OH)4
Titration
Result
Titration:
B(OH)4 + HX X + B(OH)3 + H2O
Calculation
LIMS
KjelLink
Organic matter is destroyed by

boiling in concentrated sulfuric
acid. Kjeldahl Tablets raise the
boiling point and accelerate the
process.
The digestion mixture is alkalized with NaOH prior to distillation to free up the ammonia.
The ammonia is steam distilled
into an acidic receiver solution.
The pH in the acidic receiver

solution rises upon addition of
ammonia. The nitrogen and
protein content is then determined by titration of the borate
complex.
The nitrogen content is then
calculated. To calculate the
protein content the nitrogen is
multiplied by a sample specific
protein factor.
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Sample preparation
Sample tube selection and weight
Micro
Sample weight
< 0.2 g
Sample volume
23 mL
H2SO4
25 mL
Kjeldahl Tablets
1 (Micro)
Recommendation Homogeneous samples high in nitrogen/protein

Benefit
Reduction of chemicals by 80% compared to 300 mL

tubes
300 mL
Sample weight
0.1 5 g
Sample volume
< 200 mL
H2SO4
530 mL
Kjeldahl Tablets
Recommendation Standard tube for most applications

Benefit
All-round sample tube
500 mL
Sample weight
>4g
Sample volume
< 400 mL
H2SO4
> 10 mL
Kjeldahl Tablets
Recommendation
Especially for high sample volumes or strongly foaming

samples
Benefit
Problem-free digestion of strongly foaming samples
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Sample preparation
Weighing
The actual weight depends on
Sample
preparation
The protein or rather the nitrogen content of the sample

the higher the N-content, the lower the weight can be
The Homogeneity of the sample
By increasing the sample amount the impact of the grain size is reduced
Example: homogeneous samples < 1 g, inhomogeneous samples > 2 g
The concentration of the titrant
The consumption of the titrant should be in a range of 3 and 17 mL
(optimal accuracy of measurement when using a 20 mL burette)
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Sample preparation
Usage of the weighing table
Example for the usage of the weighing table

1
Expected %N of the sample must be selected (here 2%)
Selection of the titrant concentration used (e.g. 0.05 mol/L)
Determination of the expected titrant consumption in mL here 3.6 and

14.3 mL
Result: For samples containing 2% N and with titrant concentration of

0.05 mol/L, the expected consumption should be in a range of 317 mL.
Therefore the weight must be between 0.125 and 0.5 g.
Sample: weight [g]

5
4
0.5
0.125
Titrant conc.: [N]

0.01
N [mg]
per glas
N [%]
0.5
0.01
0.03
0.05
0.10
0.40
3.6
2.0
0.04
0.10
0.20
0.40
1.60
14.3
2.5
0.05
0.13
0.25
0.50
2.00
7.0
0.14
0.35
0.70
1.40
5.60
10.0
0.20
0.50
1.00
2.00
8.00
50.0
1.00
2.50
5.00 10.00 40.00
100.0
2.00
5.00 10.00 20.00 80.00
0.05
0.1
0.5
Titrant consumption for sample

[mL]
2
2.9
3.6
10.0
14.3
3
3
1.8
5.0
7.1
1.4
7.1
14.3
The limit of quantification is 0.02 mg N per sample tube.

However, optimal would be nitrogen content of 1200 mg per sample tube.
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Sample preparation
Addition of chemicals and Kjeldahl Tablets
Sample
preparation
Addition of chemicals, rule-of-the-thumb:

sulfuric acid: 2 mL H2SO4 per 1 g catalyst
Kjeldahl Tablets: frequent practice 2 pieces per sample tube
The aim of the Kjeldahl Tablets is the acceleration of the digestion process
by means of:
catalysis by metal salts
raising the boiling point of the H2SO4 by sulfate salts (K 2SO4)
The selection of Kjeldahl Tablet depends on:
For problem-free samples:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Ideal digestion conditions are

Boiling point at 370 C
No nitrogen losses
Minimal time needs
Safety aspects
Digestion time
Ecological aspects
Foam formation of the sample
These are achieved with

2 mL H2SO4 to 1 g catalyst
For more demanding samples or samples that are high in fat or carbohydrate see
page 10.
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Sample preparation
Weighing table for solid and liquid samples
Solid samples
Sample: weight [g]
5
Titrant concentration [N]

0.5
0.125
N [mg] N [%]
0.01
0.05
0.1
0.5
Titrant consumption sample [mL]
0.5
0.01
0.03
0.05
0.10
0.40
3.6
2.0
0.04
0.10
0.20
0.40
1.60
14.3
2.5
0.05
0.13
0.25
0.50
2.00
3.6
1.8
7.0
0.14
0.35
0.70
1.40
5.60
10.0
5.0
10.0
0.20
0.50
1.00
2.00
8.00
14.3
7.1
50.0
1.00
2.50
5.00 10.00 40.00
7.1
100.0
2.00
5.00 10.00 20.00 80.00
14.3
2.9
1.4
Procedure:
A: Select N% of sample
B: select titrant concentration
C: Choose weight in order that the titrant consumption can be expected
between 3 and 17 mL
Liquid samples
Sample
[mL]
Titrant
N [%]
N mg/L
Titrant [N]
0.10.6
0.10
0.060.4
0.10
10
100200
0.01
25
50100
0.01
50
2050
0.01
100
1020
0.01
250
510
0.01
400
<5
0.01
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Sample preparation
Kjeldahl Tablets overview
Article
Composition
Weight
Titanium
# 11057980
3.5 g K2SO4 / 0.105 g CuSO4 5 H2O

0.105 g TiO2
Benefit:
Recommendation:
Time saving
Optimal compromise between environmental and performance
priorities.
Titanium Micro 1.5 g K2SO4 / 0.045 g CuSO4 5 H2O

0.045 g TiO2
# 11057981
3.71 g
1.59 g
Benefit:
Recommendation:
Reduced chemical amount

Same as Titanium (11057980) but for semi-micro & microKjeldahl applications.
Missouri
# 11057982
4.98 g K2SO4
0.02 g CuSO4 5 H2O
Benefit:
Recommendation:
Easy to use and universally applicable

The digestion with Missouri is more eco-friendly
ECO
# 11057983
3.998 g K2SO4
0.002 g CuSO4
Benefit:
Recommendation:
Eco-friendly
Most environmentally friendly catalyst, due to the very low copper content
Antifoam
# 11057984
0.97 g Na2SO4
0.03 g Silikon Schaumhemmer
Benefit:
Recommendation:
Maximum foam reduction

Used as general purpose foam suppressant. This tablet has to
be combined with Titanium Micro (11057981) or Copper Micro
(11057985).
Copper Micro
# 11057985
1.5 g K2SO4
0.15 g CuSO4 5 H2O
Benefit:
Recommendation:
5g
4g
1g
1.65 g
Reduced chemical amount

Combo tablets for Antifoam or micro Kjeldahl applications.
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Sample preparation
Amount of sulfuric acid
The amount of H2SO4 is given by:
1. Conversion of K2SO4 to KHSO4 (K2SO4 is a component of Kjeldahl Tablets)
ca. 23 mL
2. Consumption by organic matter
Organic matter
H2SO4/ g
[mL]
Example:
Salami
e.g. for 1.5 g weight

(weight org. matter):
Fat
9.7
27.3%
1.5 9.7 27.3 = 3.97 mL

100
Protein
4.9
20.6%
1.5 4.9 20.6 = 1.51 mL

100
Carbohydrates
4.0
0.0%
1.5 4.0 0.0 = 0.0 mL

100
3. Losses due to evaporation

ca. 1 mL/h
4. Remaining volume
= amount of used Kjeldahl Tablet (e.g. 10 g Kjeldahl tablets = 10 mL H2SO4)
H2SO4 volume =
conversion + (total consumption by org. matter) + evaporation + remaining volume
3 mL + (3.97 + 1.51 + 0.00) mL + 1 mL + 10 mL = 18.48 mL ~18 mL
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The digestion
Hints
Inlet for ambient air
Safety zone ( 5 cm)

Condensation zone
Digestion
Boiling /digesting sample
Optimal conditions are achieved when the condensation zone remains 5 cm below the constriction of the sample tube.
For foaming samples one Kjeldahl Tablet Antifoam or stearic acid can be used.
To reduce the digestion time H2O2 can be added.
When samples crystalize despite optimal H2SO4/catalyst ratio the suction power of the
Scrubber should be reduced.
The Scrubber must only be placed on the left of the digester.
Minimal use of chemicals due to micro-Kjeldahl (only SpeedDigester).
For liquid samples boiling rods prevent boiling delays.
Boiling rods can in contrast to boiling stones, also be used for the following automated analysis
via the KjelSampler.
Slowly increasing the digestion temperature reduces foam formation of problematic samples.
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Digestion
Digestion parameter: SpeedDigester (IR)
TKN using 500 mL sample tube
Digestion
Temp. [C]
T nominal
T sample
First H2O has to

evaporate before
the temperature
can increase
1)
Step
Temp. [C] Level Time [min] Vol. [mL]
Preheating
380
Digestion
520
Time [min]
Cooling
1)
The sample is heated to boil as fast

as possible.
Temp. [C]
The sample is kept

constantly boiling.
T nominal
T sample
45
10
50
25
60
50
80
100
135
250
185
400
30
The digestion time depends on the sample volume
Standard Kjeldahl using 300 mL sample tube

Step
Temp. [C] Level Time [min]
Preheating
480
8.5
Digestion
480
550
490
8.5
9.5
8.5
Cooling
10
10
65
30
Temp. [C]
Time [min]
The sample is heated to boil as fast

as possible.
Due to the low volume used
for micro-Kjeldahl lower
temperatures are required
(480 compared to 490C) to
reach the boiling temperature and the digestion time
can significantly reduced.
T nominal
T sample
Micro Kjeldahl using 100 mL sample tubes

Step
Temp. [C] Level Time [min]
Preheating
480
8.5
Digestion
480
500
480
8.5
9.5
8.5
Cooling
10
5
45
15
Time [min]
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Digestion
Digestion parameter: KjelDigester (only 300 mL tubes)
Standard Kjeldahl digestion using Kjeldahl Tablets
To avoid foaming and over splashing of the
sample, it is heated up slowly (3 steps)
Temp. [C]
The sample is kept

constantly boiling
T nominal
Step
Temp. [C]
Preheating
300
Digestion
340
15
420
105
Cooling
Time [min]
35
T sample
Time [min]
Accelerated Kjeldahl digestion using Kjeldahl Tablets + H2O2

330 C is used as preheat temperature to
avoid splashing, due to too fast heating of
the sample
Temp. [C]
The sample is kept

constantly boiling
Time [min]
Step
Temp. [C]
Preheating
330
Digestion
420
60
Cooling
25
T nominal
T sample
Time [min]
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Digestion
Highest sample throughput
Reduce heat-up / cool-down periods
Block: Tablets
IR: Tablets
Reduce digestion period
Block: Tablets + H2O2
IR: H2O2 (operators presence required)
65 min
120
Time saving: 100 min
Time saving: 30 min
Use optimized Kjeldahl Throughput solution to get the

highest sample throughput (batch size: 20 samples)
1. Sample preparation
per batch: 40 min
batch
#1
batch
#2
batch
#3
batch
#4
batch
#5
batch
#6
Mixer B-400
batch #6 of the batch #1

day before
batch #2
batch #3
batch #6
batch #4
cooling
batch #5
cooling
batch #4
cooling
batch #3
cooling
KjelDigester K-449
3. Distillation / Titration
per batch: 100 min
batch #2
cooling
batch #1
cooling
2. Digestion
per batch: 100 min
batch #5
(unattended)
KjelMaster K-375,
KjelSampler K-376 / K-377
t [min]
Start 8:00 am
Finish 5:00 pm
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Distillation
Overview
General overview
1. Dilution of the acidic digestion mixture
2. Alkalinization to convert NH4+ in NH3
3. Steam distillation to drive out the NH3
4. NH3 collection in acidic receiver
H2O addition
NaOH addition
H2O steam addition
acid (H3BO3 or H2SO4)
Distillation
Step 4 can be varied as required for

Boric acid titration
Back titration
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Distillation
Parameter for boric acid titration
Step
Why
How much
Rule-of-the-thumb
Step 1: Dilution
H2O dist.
Dilution of the strongly acidic 2590 mL

solution, prevents violent
reactions
4 mL per mL
used H2SO4
Step 2: Alkalinization
NaOH 32%
Conversion of NH4+ in
NH3 (gaseous)
1590 mL
4.5 mL per mL
used H2SO4
4070 mL
2% H3BO3 with KCl for

low N contents
0.026.75 mg/sample tube
Step 3: Preparation of the receiver

H3BO3
(pH 4.65)
To collect the distilled NH3.

NH3 is bound as borate
complex (NH4B(OH4).
4 % H3BO3 for medium

and high N content
6.75125 mg/sample tube
Step 4: Distillation
Water steam
(100%)
Separation of NH3 by boiling

of the sample
180300 s
Distillation time:
180 s with KjelMaster
240 s with others
Step 5: Collection
NH3
In boric acid receiver of

pH 4.65
Condenser outlet tube

and electrode must be
completely immersed
For the following analysis potentiometric as well as colorimetric titration can be chosen.
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Distillation
Parameter for back titration
Step
Why
How much
Rule-of-the-thumb
Dilution of the strongly

acidic solution, prevents
violent reactions
2590 mL
4 mL per mL
used H2SO4
1590 mL
4.5 mL per mL
used H2SO4
To collect the distilled NH3.

Surplus of H2SO4 is titrated
with NaOH.
1020 mL
Volume must be exactly

dosed (usually 20 mL)
Separation of NH3 by boiling

of the sample
180300 s
Distillation time:
180 s with KjelMaster
240 s with others
Step 1: Dilution
H2O dist.
Step 2: Alkalinization
NaOH 32%
Conversion of NH4+ in
NH3 (gaseous)
Step 3: Preparation of the receiver

H2SO4
(0.25 mol/L)
Step 4: Distillation
Water steam
(100%)
Step 5: Collection
NH3
In sulfuric acid receiver
Condenser outlet hose and

electrode must be immersed
completely.
For the following analysis only potentiometric titration can be done.
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Distillation
Hints
After digestion the samples must cool-down to 50100 C before they can be further processed.
Optimal NaOH concentration is 32%
For very low N-contents 2% H3BO3 with KCI (3 g/L) should be chosen as receiving solution,
to achieve lower detection limits.
With KjelSampler samples can be processed overnight.
With the IntelliDist function of the KjelMaster preheating of the instrument can be avoided.
Distillation and titration can be synchronized by means of the Online-Titration.
Waste from the sample tube and the receiver can be collected separately with the
KjelMaster.
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Titration
Overview
Boric acid titration
Potentiometric titration
Colorimetric titration
1. Standard
a) endpoint titration / b) startpoint titration
2. Online
a) endpoint titration / b) startpoint titration
1. Standard
a) endpoint titration
Start volume before titration can be used for all titration variants.
Back titration
Potentiometric Titration
1. Standard
Advantage
a) endpoint titration
Disadvantage
Potentiometric: direct pH measurement

Lower detection limit / online titration possible /
calibration required / 612 months lifetime
shorter analysis time / IntelliDist possible
of electrode
Colorimetric: detection of the color change
No calibration necessary / longer lifetime of the
IntelliDist not possible / indicator required /
probe / end point visible
more boric acid necessary (compared to pot.)
Titration
Standard: the titration starts after the distillation is finished

Standardized process: Distillation titration /
Longer analysis time as for Online-Titration
easier monitoring
Online: the titration takes place whilst the distillation is still in progress
Time saving: Synchronizes distillation and titration
Not useful for low titration volumes (> 9 mL)
Fixed and known pH
Adjustment of pH not needed
Endpoint
pH of boric acid must be adjusted to 4.65
Startpoint
More boric acid required (compared to end
point titration), to detect the startpoint
Start volume
Huge time saving, higher sample throughput
Only for well-known titration volume
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Titration
Endpoint and Startpoint titration (potentiometric)
Endpoint titration
Parameter
What
Setting
Rule-of-the-thumb
1. Algorithm
Dosage steps
for titration
Optimal
Optimal for Titrant < 0.5 N

Slow for Titrant 0.5 N
2. Start volume
Titrant
HCI / H2SO4
Only for well-known samples /

N-content and high titration volume
3. Titration
Titrant
Consumption should be between

3 and 17 mL
4. Endpoint
pH-value
pH 4.65
pH-value of the used H3BO3 must previously be adjusted to 4.65
Startpoint titration (only step 4 must be changed)

Parameter
What
Setting
Rule-of-the-thumb
4. Startpoint
pH is
detected
pH-value before
NaOH addition
Adjustment of the pH not necessary
Back titration (potentiometric)

Endpoint titration
Parameter
What
Setting
Rule-of-the-thumb
1. Algorithm
Dosage steps
for titration
Optimal
Optimal for Titrant < 0.5 N,

Slow for Titrant 0.5 N
2. Start volume
Titrant NaOH

3. Titration
Titrant

3 and 17 mL
4. Endpoint
Titrant NaOH
pH-value
Back titration
pH 7.00
Endpoint neutral pH 7.00
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Titration
Endpoint titration (Colorimetric)
Endpoint titration
Parameter
What
Setting
Rule-of-the-thumb
1. Algorithm
Dosage steps Optimal

for titration
Only Optimal, not Slow
2. Start volume
Titrant
HCI / H2SO4

3. Titration
Titrant

3 and 17 mL
4. Endpoint
Color change
Sher Indicator in H3BO3
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Titration
Hints
Endpoint Titration Boric Acid
B(OH)3 + 2 H2O B(OH)4 + H3O+ (pKa = 9.24)
B(OH)3 + 2 H2O
Sher Indicator
Endpoint pH 4.65
B(OH)4 + H3O+
Acid consumption [mL]
Depending on the regulation or method, either potentiometric or colorimetric titration can be

chosen.
For endpoint and colorimetric titration the pH of the boric acid must be adjusted to 4.65.
Back titration can be used when boric acid should be avoided.
For well-known samples a start volume for titration might be used to accelerate the titration step.
(only useful for high titration volumes)
The distillation and titration process can be synchronized, by means of online titration.
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Result calculation
Hints
The KjelMaster K-375 performs the calculation automatically.
The PC software KjelLink facilitates error-free sample data editing. In addition, the results can be transferred to a PC for printing or if necessary for recalculation.
To determine the optimal method parameters, the BUCHI Kjeldahl-calculator can be used as a
helpful tool.

[V(1) - V(Bl)] F c f M(N)
w(N) =
m 1000

% N = w(N) 100%
% P = w(N) PF 100%
Example (Titrant is 0.25 M H2SO4,f=1.000):
(7.5mL 1mL) 2 0.25 1 14.007 100%

= 6.07% N
0.750 g 1000
6.07 % N 6.25 = 37.94% P
weight fraction of N
consumption of titrant, sample, [mL]
average consumption of titrant, blank, [mL]
molar reaction factor (1 = HCI, 2 = H2SO4)
concentration of titrant [mol /L]
factor of titrant
molecular weight of N (14,007 [g/mol])
sample weight [g]
conversion factor (mL in L)
Protein factor
% of weight of N
% of weight of protein
Result
w(N):
V(1):
V(Bl):
F:
c:
f:
M(N):
m:
1000:
PF:
% N:
% P:
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Kjeldahl Practice Guide

From sample preparation to result calculation

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The Kjeldahl Process

The Kjeldahl Process

Samples must be homogeneous. The actual weight of a

(CHNO) + H2SO4 CO2 + SO2 + H2O + NH4+

H2SO4 + 2 NaOH 2 Na+ + SO4 2- + 2 H2O

NH4+ + OH NH3 (gas) + H2O

B(OH)3+ NH3+ H2O NH4+ + B(OH)4

B(OH)4 + HX X + B(OH)3 + H2O

Organic matter is destroyed by

The pH in the acidic receiver

Recommendation Homogeneous samples high in nitrogen/protein

Reduction of chemicals by 80% compared to 300 mL

Recommendation Standard tube for most applications

All-round sample tube

Especially for high sample volumes or strongly foaming

Problem-free digestion of strongly foaming samples

The protein or rather the nitrogen content of the sample

Example for the usage of the weighing table

Expected %N of the sample must be selected (here 2%)

Selection of the titrant concentration used (e.g. 0.05 mol/L)

Determination of the expected titrant consumption in mL here 3.6 and

Result: For samples containing 2% N and with titrant concentration of

Sample: weight [g]

Titrant conc.: [N]

5.00 10.00 40.00

5.00 10.00 20.00 80.00

Titrant consumption for sample

The limit of quantification is 0.02 mg N per sample tube.

Addition of chemicals, rule-of-the-thumb:

The selection of Kjeldahl Tablet depends on:

For problem-free samples:

Ideal digestion conditions are

These are achieved with

Titrant concentration [N]

Titrant consumption sample [mL]

5.00 10.00 40.00

5.00 10.00 20.00 80.00

3.5 g K2SO4 / 0.105 g CuSO4 5 H2O

Titanium Micro 1.5 g K2SO4 / 0.045 g CuSO4 5 H2O

Reduced chemical amount

Easy to use and universally applicable

Maximum foam reduction

Reduced chemical amount

e.g. for 1.5 g weight

1.5 9.7 27.3 = 3.97 mL

1.5 4.9 20.6 = 1.51 mL

1.5 4.0 0.0 = 0.0 mL

3. Losses due to evaporation

Safety zone ( 5 cm)

Boiling /digesting sample

First H2O has to

Temp. [C] Level Time [min] Vol. [mL]

The sample is heated to boil as fast

The sample is kept

The digestion time depends on the sample volume

Standard Kjeldahl using 300 mL sample tube

Temp. [C] Level Time [min]

The sample is heated to boil as fast

Micro Kjeldahl using 100 mL sample tubes

Temp. [C] Level Time [min]