Table 2.
Seven “real-world” samples were tested on the MicroICE Device 2 and plotted against KCl and Na2SO4 calibration curves to estimate their total dissolved solid (TDS) content.
| Sample | Dilution Ratio | MicroICE Calibration Curve Data | Literature Values | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conc. Values | Conc. Range Estimate | |||
| Rainwater | - | 10 μM | 10 μM | - |
| Atlanta snow | - | 0 | 0 | - |
| Mt. Rainier snowmelt | - | 0 | 0 | - |
| Tap water | - | 375 μM | 375–500 μM | - |
| Diluted tap water | 1:1 | 250 μM | ||
| Dyngjusandur sediment sample water | - | 425 μM | 425–700 μM | - |
| Diluted Dyngjusandur sediment sample water | 1:1 | 350 μM | ||
| Diluted Rio Tinto water 1 | 1:1500 | 175 μM | 206–263 mM | 180–343 mM |
| Diluted Rio Tinto water 2 | 1:750 | 275 μM | ||
| Diluted ocean sample 1 | 1:1500 | 200 μM | 263–300 mM | 214–408 mM |
| Diluted ocean sample 2 | 1:750 | 350 μM | ||