The invention relates to a method for preparing mercury-free
ammonium detection test paper, and belongs to the field of
analytical chemistry. Based on
filter paper of 1
square centimeter, the
ammonium test paper consists of 0.5 to 5.6 milligrams of soaked
phenol, 0 to 0.1 milligram of
sodium nitroprusside, 0.35 to 4.5 milligrams of
disodium hydrogen phosphate, 3.0 to 10 milligrams of
sodium phosphate, 0.3 to 4.6 milligrams of
sodium hypochlorite and 0.15 to 0.5 milligram of
sodium hydroxide. The
reagent content of the
ammonium test paper is only one percent of that in other ammonium
ion test methods. The test paper of the invention has the advantages of simple manufacturing, convenience to carry, simple, convenient and rapid operation, vivid detection,
high selectivity and capability of judging the ammonium
ion content of a sample by visually comparing the color of the developing test paper with that of a standard color card. Reagents used by the method are ordinary chemical reagents which are non-toxic, safe and reliable and can be used for testing the ammonium content of various
nitrogen fertilizers, soil,
crop hydroponics nutrient solution, different kinds of ammonium-containing solution and
sewage.