Can Calibration Extend the Life of pH Sensors?

Calibration

Often, there is a misinterpretation of the meanings of “calibration” and “maintenance.”
Maintenance activities focus on CHANGEABLE effects, for example: 

  • Cleaning a dirty sensor

Calibration, on the other hand, will compensate for UNCHANGEABLE effects.  These are:

  1. Aging of the pH glass, usually caused by chemicals in the process or high temperatures
  2. Poisoning or depletion of the reference chamber

Calibration itself will not extend the life of a sensor, but a sensor that is not calibrated correctly can cause unreliable measurements. In some cases, that even results in unnecessary replacements. Do not underestimate the importance of calibration – review the do’s and don’ts of pH calibration.

The Dos and Don'ts of pH Sensor Calibration

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