Abstract
Abstract A method was studied for determining ammoniacal nitrogen in fertilizers by using an ammonia-selective electrode. Recovery for the method was evaluated with synthetic samples, and the method was also compared with the magnesium oxide method by analyzing 3 Magruder Check Samples. The method was adapted to determine total nitrogen in fertilizers by using the digestion procedure of the modified comprehensive nitrogen method and eliminating metal interferences by forming soluble complexes with tartaric acid. Recovery was evaluated and a comparison with AOAC official methods was made by performing a /-test on results for 3 Magruder Check Samples. Recoveries were good for determinations of both ammoniacal and total nitrogen by the method described, and results were not significantly different from those for AOAC methods.
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