Volatile suspended solids explained

Volatile suspended solids (VSS) is an analytical parameter representing, loosely, the undissolved organic matter in a water sample. More technically, it is a water quality parameter obtained from the loss on ignition of total suspended solids.[1] This ignition generally takes place in an oven at a temperature of 550 °C to 600 °C. It represents the amount of volatile matter present in the undissolved solid fraction of the measured solution.

See also

References

  1. Web site: Volatile Suspended Solids (VSS). www.norweco.com. 2017-03-31.

External links and further reading