Analyte:    Iron as NaFeEDTA, ferrous fumarate, ferrous sulfate or ferrous nitrate

Sample:    Premix, flour, soy and fish sauces, corn soy blend (CSB), lipid-based nutrient supplement (LNS)

Sample preparation:   For solid samples: dilution and homogenization in distilled or bottled water, optionally in 0.2M hydrochloric acid solution

Sample volume per analysis:   0.4 mL (400 μL)

Concentration range:   >1.5 ppm (mg/kg), samples above 12 ppm must be diluted in water or 0.2M HCl

Analytical method:  Photometric determination of iron concentration using colorimetric reaction with bathophenantrolin

Units displayed:    mg/L

Linear range:        1.5 – 12.0 mg/L

Calibration:     Factory set (standards included for control)

Time per analysis:   60 min

Environment:   20–30 °C, no direct sunlight

Accuracy at 95% confidence interval at 25°C:   ±7-34% (depends on the sample type)

Method comparison:   Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS)

User training:   1 day training

Use:     Laboratory and field

Data output:   Sample #, Batch #, Result, Date, Time (in transferred data)

Connectivity and data:      Results are stored in the device and transferred to a PC via USB

Power source:       NiMH rechargeable batteries included; AA 1.2 or 1.5V

Warranty:      2 years

Device weight:    0.45 kg

Device dimensions:    11 x 4 x 20 cm (W x H x L)

Content : 100 reagent vials and 20 additive vials; 120 syringes – 1.0 mL; 100 needles – 1.6mm x 25mm; 20 needles – 0.8mm x 16mm

Chemical composition:  Bathophenantrolin in organic solvent, reducing and chelating agents

Volume per reagent vial:   2.0 mL

Shelf life:      12 months at 20-30°C, no direct sunlight, upright

Dimension of test kit:   26 x 14.5 x 16.5 cm

Disposal instructions:   Hazardous waste

Optional equipment :    Manual centrifuge, 50 mL falcons, weighing dishes, reference samples