Measuring toxic and nutrient nitrogen compounds to protect health, processes, and the environment.
An ammonia sensor measures the concentration of ammonia (NH₃) or ammonium ions (NH₄⁺) in water or process fluids, typically expressed in mg/L or ppm. Ammonia is both a nutrient and a toxic compound, making its monitoring critical in environmental and industrial systems.
Ammonia sensors operate by selectively detecting ammonia molecules or ammonium ions using electrochemical, optical, or ion-selective membrane-based techniques.
The measured value directly represents the concentration of ammonia or ammonium in a liquid.
Ammonia trends indirectly indicate nitrification efficiency, biological treatment health, toxicity risks to aquatic life, and potential odor or safety concerns.
With Industrial IoT integration, ammonia sensors enable real-time nitrogen load monitoring, automated treatment control, early detection of toxic conditions, and compliance-driven environmental reporting.
The Ammonia Sensor balances necessity and danger. By controlling a vital yet toxic compound, it protects ecosystems, stabilizes treatment processes, and ensures safe industrial operations.