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Official Hanna HI96770 reference packaging
Official Hanna HI96770 reference packaging

Hanna HI96770 Silica High Range Reagents, 100/300 Tests

$241.99

    Keep high-range silica testing on the right scale Match the exact refill to your laboratory method.

    • 0–200 mg/L as SiO₂ on the HI97770 method
    • Complete three-powder A/B/C reagent chemistry
    • Exact-method fit: HI97770, HI83305 and HI83399

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Keep high-range silica testing on the right scale

Monitor silica in water with the reagent family specified for Hanna’s high-range method, rather than substituting a low-range silica kit. HI96770 supplies the three powder components used to develop the color measured by a compatible photometer. On the HI97770, the method covers 0–200 mg/L as SiO₂. That reporting basis matters: an elemental silicon result is not the same number as a silica result. Match the reagent code, method selection and reporting form before comparing readings across your water-treatment records.

Official Hanna HI96770 reference packaging
Official HI96770 A/B/C powder packaging. Printed lot and expiry dates are illustrative, not current supplied-stock dates.

Check the exact catalog number and method

Use the exact Silica High Range method on HI97770, HI83305 or HI83399. This is HI96770—not HI93705 low-range silica and not HI93735 hardness. Instruments, cuvettes and calibration standards are separate.

Three powders, one controlled reaction sequence

The HI97770 procedure starts with 10 mL of unreacted sample, used to zero the meter. Add one packet of HI96770A-0 and dissolve it fully, then one packet of HI96770B-0 and dissolve again. Allow the specified 10-minute stage before adding one packet of HI96770C-0. After dissolving C, follow the final 2-minute countdown before reading. Keeping the packets in A/B/C order and allowing complete dissolution helps make the chemistry repeatable; the full instrument manual, not this overview, governs operation.

A result that means the same thing in every report

The exact HI97770 manual specifies 0–200 mg/L as SiO₂ and allows the displayed chemical form to be changed to silicon, Si. Record which form you used; do not relabel a numerical SiO₂ result as Si. The high-range method has its own reagent set and must not be treated as a continuation of the HI93705 low-range assay. For a different instrument, select its listed Silica High Range program and follow that model’s timing and instructions.

Plan for matrix effects, not just reagent supply

The HI97770 manual warns that phosphate can reduce the reading, with specified effects above 60 and 75 mg/L; sulfide and high iron concentrations can also interfere. Zeroing with the original sample addresses sample color and turbidity within the prescribed procedure, but does not remove every chemical interference. Choose a pack size around expected testing and quality-control consumption, and keep enough complete A/B/C sets available. Do not combine a missing component with an unrelated silica reagent.

Handle the components as laboratory chemicals

Read the individual US Safety Data Sheets for A, B and C before use. Keep the components clearly identified and separated from incompatible materials; the B and C sheets call for sealed original containers, ventilation and protection from direct sunlight. Use the protective equipment and disposal procedures specified by your laboratory and the component SDS. Hanna classifies both offered packs as Dangerous Goods and explicitly limits those products to ground shipping; no air-shipping permission is implied.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this measure silica or elemental silicon?

The HI97770 method range is 0–200 mg/L as silica, SiO₂. Its Chemical Form setting can show silicon, Si, instead. These are different numerical reporting bases, so retain the displayed form with the result and do not simply change the unit label.

Can I use this in place of HI93705 silica reagents?

No. HI96770 is the high-range A/B/C powder family. HI93705 is a different low-range silica reagent family. Use only the exact reagent set named by the selected method; HI93735 is a hardness family and is also unrelated.

Which photometers have a verified method for this set?

Current manufacturer manuals list HI96770 for HI97770, HI83305 and HI83399. Choose Silica High Range and use the instructions for your particular model. This listing does not establish compatibility with every Hanna multiparameter instrument.

What does one analysis consume?

The HI97770 method uses a 10 mL sample and one packet each of HI96770A-0, HI96770B-0 and HI96770C-0. Those are method quantities, not a claim that a complete meter, cuvette or calibration standard is included.

Why are there two timed stages?

On HI97770, the manual specifies 10 minutes after reagents A and B and a further 2 minutes after reagent C before measurement. Follow the instrument countdown and complete dissolution instructions; do not shorten the sequence to speed up a run.

Can phosphate or sample color affect the result?

Yes. The HI97770 manual identifies phosphate, sulfide and high iron as potential interferences. It specifies an approximately 2% reading reduction above 60 mg/L phosphate and 11% above 75 mg/L. Zero with the original sample as directed for color and turbidity, and consult the full interference guidance for the matrix.

How should I choose between the pack sizes?

Select the nominal test capacity that fits your workload while allowing for blanks, checks or repeat analyses in your own procedure. The two ordering options use the same HI96770 chemistry; they do not change the instrument’s analytical range or replace its calibration requirements.

Where are the handling and shipping requirements?

The Manuals/Brochures tab links the exact HI97770 method manual, supporting instrument manuals and all three US component SDS PDFs. Read each component sheet for protection, storage and disposal. Hanna identifies the offered packs as Dangerous Goods and states ground shipping only; printed dates in the factory photograph are illustrative.

    Product Specifications

    ParameterDetails
    Analyte / reporting basisSilica, reported as SiO₂; do not equate numerically with Si
    HI97770 method range0–200 mg/L as SiO₂
    Verified method instrumentsHI97770; HI83305; HI83399
    Chemistry formatThree powder components: HI96770A-0, HI96770B-0, HI96770C-0
    HI97770 analytical portion10 mL unreacted sample
    HI97770 reagent useOne packet each of A, B and C per analysis
    HI97770 timed stages10 minutes after A/B; 2 minutes after C
    Important matrix limitationsPhosphate, sulfide and high iron; consult exact method manual
    Manufacturer shipping noticeDangerous Goods; ground only
    Supplied scopeAnalytical reagents only; instrument and other accessories separate

    Ordering Information

    Catalog numberPack contents
    HI96770-01100 tests nominal capacity
    HI96770-03300 tests nominal capacity

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