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RS ISO 5814: 2012
Water quality — Determination of dissolved oxygen — Electrochemical probe method

Abstract

This International Standard specifies an electrochemical method for the determination of dissolved oxygen in
water by means of an electrochemical cell which is isolated from the sample by a gas permeable membrane.
Measurement can be made either as a concentration of oxygen in milligrams per litre, percentage saturation (%
dissolved oxygen) or both. The method measures oxygen in water corresponding to 1 % to 100 % saturation.
However, most instruments permit measurement of values higher than 100 %, i.e. supersaturation.
NOTE Supersaturation is possible when the partial pressure of oxygen is higher than in air. Especially when strong
algal growth is present, supersaturation of up to 200 % and above can occur.
The method measures oxygen in water with a saturation higher than 100 %, when special arrangements to
prevent the outgassing of oxygen during the handling and measurement of the sample are made.
The method is suitable for measurements made in the field and for continuous monitoring of dissolved oxygen,
as well as measurements made in the laboratory. It is the preferred method for highly coloured and turbid
waters, and also for analysis of waters not suitable for the Winkler titration method because of iron- and iodinefixing substances, which can interfere in the iodometric method specified in ISO 5813[1].
The method is suitable for drinking waters, natural waters, waste waters, and saline waters. If used for saline
waters, such as sea or estuarine waters, a correction for salinity is essential.

General Information

Code	Classification	Theme	Pages	Publisher	Availability
RS ISO 5814: 2012	ADOPTED ISO STANDARDS	Environment. Health protection. Safety	21	Third Edition Dec 2023	Available