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ELIT ISE Electrode Specifications

Complete technical specifications for all 19 ELIT ion-selective electrode models — measurement ranges, pH operating limits, temperature ranges, key interferences, reference electrode and calibration standard requirements.

Pricing & Key Notes
Standard price per electrode (exc. VAT)
ELIT 8071 Nitrite electrode: exc. VAT
  • ELIT 003n reference electrode recommended for most ISE work
  • ELIT 001 reference electrode recommended for: Calcium, Fluoride, Nitrite, Perchlorate, Sodium
  • All electrodes compatible with ELIT 001 or 003n in ELIT 201 dual electrode head
  • Minimum sample volume: 5 mL (all models)
  • Last updated: March 2017
Individual ion datasheets:
elyxir.co.uk/resources/ions
Interferences: The ions listed in the interferences column may affect measurement accuracy if present in the sample. Always check interferences against expected sample matrix before selecting an electrode.
Master ISE Electrode Specifications Table (19 Models)
Ion Model Membrane Range (ppm) pH Range Temp (°C) Key Interferences Ref Electrode Calibration Standard ISAB
Ammonium (NH₄⁺) ELIT 8051 PVC 0.03–1,800 0–8.5 0–50 K⁺ ELIT 003 (0.1M LiAc) NH₄Cl 1M MgSO₄ (10% v/v)
Bromide (Br⁻) ELIT 8271 Crystal 0.4–8,000 1–12 0–80 Ag⁺, CN⁻, I⁻, S²⁻, Cl⁻ ELIT 003 KBr 5M NaNO₃ (2% v/v)
Cadmium (Cd²⁺) ELIT 8241 Crystal 0.1–11,000 3–7 0–80 Ag⁺, S²⁻, Cu²⁺, Fe²⁺, Fe³⁺, Hg²⁺, Pb²⁺ ELIT 003 Cd(NO₃)₂ 5M NaNO₃ (2% v/v)
Calcium (Ca²⁺) ELIT 8041 PVC 0.02–4,000 3.5–11 0–50 Al³⁺, Ba²⁺, Fe²⁺, Cu²⁺, Sr²⁺ ELIT 001 CaCl₂ 4M KCl (2% v/v)
Chloride (Cl⁻) ELIT 8261 Crystal 1–35,000 1–12 0–80 Br⁻, CN⁻, I⁻, S²⁻, Ag⁺ ELIT 003 KCl 5M NaNO₃ (2% v/v)
Copper (Cu²⁺) ELIT 8227 Crystal 0.006–6,400 2–7 0–80 Ag⁺, Br⁻, Cd²⁺, Cl⁻, Fe²⁺, Hg²⁺, S²⁻ ELIT 003 CuSO₄ 5M NaNO₃ (2% v/v)
Cyanide (CN⁻) ELIT 8291 Crystal 0.03–260 11–13 0–80 I⁻, S²⁻, Ag⁺ ELIT 003 KCN 10M NaOH (2% v/v)
Fluoride (F⁻) ELIT 8221 Crystal 0.06–1,900 4–8 0–80 OH⁻ ELIT 001 NaF TISAB (1:1)
Iodide (I⁻) ELIT 8281 Crystal 0.06–12,700 2–12 0–80 CN⁻, S²⁻, Ag⁺, S₂O₃²⁻ ELIT 003 KI 5M NaNO₃ (2% v/v)
Lead (Pb²⁺) ELIT 8231 Crystal 0.2–20,800 3–7 0–80 Ag⁺, S²⁻, Cd²⁺, Cu²⁺, Fe²⁺, Fe³⁺, Hg²⁺ ELIT 003 Pb(NO₃)₂ 5M NaNO₃ (2% v/v)
Mercury (Hg²⁺) ELIT 8251 Crystal 0.2–20,100 0–2 0–80 Ag⁺, S²⁻ ELIT 003 Hg(NO₃)₂ 0.1M HNO₃ (1:1)
Nitrate (NO₃⁻) ELIT 8021 PVC 0.3–6,200 2–11 0–50 BF₄⁻, Cl⁻, ClO₄⁻, CN⁻, I⁻, NO₂⁻, HCO₃⁻ ELIT 003 NaNO₃ 2M (NH₄)₂SO₄ (2% v/v)
Nitrite (NO₂⁻) ELIT 8071 PVC 0.5–460 4.5–8.0 0–50 CN⁻, CH₃COO⁻, F⁻, Cl⁻, NO₃⁻, SO₄²⁻ ELIT 001 NaNO₂ BS1 or BS2 (1:1)
Perchlorate (ClO₄⁻) ELIT 8061 PVC 0.2–9,960 0–11 0–50 Cl⁻, I⁻, NO₃⁻, SCN⁻ ELIT 001 NaClO₄ 1M CH₃COONa (2% v/v)
Potassium (K⁺) ELIT 8031 PVC 0.4–3,900 1–9 0–50 Cs⁺, NH₄⁺ ELIT 003 KCl 2.5M NaCl (2% v/v)
Silver (Ag⁺) ELIT 8211 Crystal 0.01–10,790 1–9 0–80 Hg²⁺, S²⁻ ELIT 003 AgNO₃ 5M NaNO₃ (2% v/v)
Sodium (Na⁺) ELIT 8230 PVC 0.05–2,300 3–10 0–50 Most cations ELIT 001 NaCl None
Sulphide (S²⁻) ELIT 8225 Crystal 0.003–3,200 13–14 0–80 Ag⁺, Hg²⁺ ELIT 003 Na₂S 10M NaOH or SAOB (2% v/v)
Thiocyanate (SCN⁻) ELIT 8229 Crystal 1–5,800 2–12 0–80 Br⁻, Cl⁻, I⁻, Ag⁺, S²⁻, S₂O₃²⁻ ELIT 003 KSCN 5M NaNO₃ (2% v/v)
Electrode Physical Specifications (All Models)
ParameterSpecification
Body diameter8 mm
Body length (excl. contact pin)130 mm
Body length (incl. contact pin)140 mm
ConnectionBNC connector with coaxial cable
DC resistance at 25°C — PVC membrane< 5.0 MΩ
DC resistance at 25°C — Crystal membrane< 1.0 MΩ
Minimum sample volume5 mL
All electrodes are compatible with the ELIT 001 or ELIT 003n reference electrode when used in the ELIT 201 dual electrode head. See individual ion datasheets for the recommended reference electrode for each analyte.
Membrane types:
PVC — polymeric liquid membrane; suitable for 0–50°C applications.
Crystal — solid-state crystalline membrane; operates up to 80°C and generally has lower DC resistance.
Individual Datasheets & Ordering
Individual ion datasheets: elyxir.co.uk/resources/ions · Order direct: elyxir.co.uk/products