At what temperature are TDS analyses run?

Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) analyses are typically performed at a temperature of 180 degrees Celsius, which is crucial for accurately determining the concentration of dissolved solids in a water sample. This temperature is essential because it helps to ensure that all the volatile components of the water are evaporated, allowing for an accurate measurement of the remaining solids.

Operating at this specific temperature allows the analysts to maintain consistency and reliability in the results, ensuring that the TDS readings reflect the true content of dissolved solids in the water sample. Higher temperatures could lead to the loss of more volatile components, whereas lower temperatures might not evaporate all the solids adequately, potentially skewing the results. Hence, 180 degrees Celsius is established as a standard temperature for TDS analysis in laboratory procedures.