Colorimetric Measurement of Ammonium (NH₄⁺): A Comparison of HANNA and LaMotte Meters

Authors

• Abby Laughlin, Utah State University
• Dalton Palmer, Utah State University
• Bruce Bugbee, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Report

Publisher

Utah State University

Publication Date

2026

First Page

1

Last Page

4

Abstract

Both meters were similarly accurate. The LaMotte meter is about 25% lower initial cost than the HANNA meter, but the HANNA meter has other advantages: lower cost and more available test kits, greater range, and ease of use.

Recommended Citation

Laughlin, Abby; Palmer, Dalton; and Bugbee, Bruce, "Colorimetric Measurement of Ammonium (NH₄⁺): A Comparison of HANNA and LaMotte Meters" (2026). Techniques and Instruments. Paper 23.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cpl_techniquesinstruments/23