Measure molybdate levels up to 350 ppm in boiler and condensate systems with fast, accurate Indigo® Molybdate Test Strips. Verify corrosion inhibitor balance quickly without waiting for lab results.
Molybdate-based inhibitors are widely used in industrial and institutional boiler systems to prevent corrosion and scaling in high-temperature environments. Regular monitoring ensures that inhibitor concentrations remain within optimal ranges, typically 150-300 ppm, to form stable, protective films on metal surfaces. Indigo®'s 0-350 ppm molybdate test strips deliver reliable, on-site measurements in seconds, giving plant operators immediate control over treatment dosing and blowdown schedules.
| Discipline | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Chemical / Process Engineering | Understand the role of molybdate ions as anodic corrosion inhibitors in high-pressure boiler environments. |
| Mechanical / Power Plant Operations | Relate chemical control to mechanical integrity; connect inhibitor balance with reduced downtime and energy efficiency. |
| Environmental Compliance | Recognize molybdate monitoring as part of effluent control strategies and wastewater discharge permits. |
| Practice | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Test molybdate levels at least twice per week. | Ensures corrosion protection and dosing consistency under variable load conditions. |
| Correlate strip results with conductivity and pH data. | Improves understanding of boiler chemistry interactions. |
| Maintain logs for chemical supplier review. | Supports fine-tuning of inhibitor feed programs and compliance reporting. |
| Use fresh samples from condensate return lines. | Gives representative readings unaffected by sludge or scaling. |