This section provides an overview for cod meters as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 22 cod meter manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked cod meter companies as of October, 2024: 1.Real Tech Inc., 2.Hach Company, 3.Yatherm Scientific.
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A COD meter is a device used to measure chemical oxygen demand (COD) in water.
*COD: An indicator used to measure organic pollution in a water sample. The higher the COD value (indicating a higher oxygen demand of the sample), the more polluted the water is.
Similar to COD, biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) is also used as an indicator of water quality.
*BOD: An indicator of the amount of oxygen required by microorganisms to decompose organic matter in water and is used as a reference item for rivers.
COD measures the amount of oxygen consumed when organic matter is decomposed by an oxidizing agent (often using potassium permanganate). The more organic matter there is, the more oxygen is required when the oxidizer is added, and thus the higher the COD.
Standard and target values for COD are generally set by government environmental agencies and serve as criteria for environmental assessment and wastewater treatment. These standard values vary depending on the type of water body and the intended use of the water, such as for seaweed cultivation and industrial water. COD is expressed in mg/L, but it is important to note that the value varies depending on the measurement method.
The following methods are used as measurement methods for COD meters.
The acidic method accounts for the largest share of automatic COD analyzers.
This method automates the entire process from adding reagents to the sample to heating and potassium permanganate measurement.
The following methods are employed in simple COD meters. It can be easily measured in the field or on-site.
An electrode is placed in the sample and electrolyzed to produce an oxidant for titration. The COD concentration is determined based on the amount of electricity used in the titration.
The residual amount of potassium permanganate, an oxidant, is determined by irradiating the sample with a certain wavelength and determining the absorbance. Based on this, COD is calculated. Note that the absorbance measurement may be affected by the turbidity of the reagent or suspended matter in the sample. A simpler method, the colorimetric method using a pack test, also exists.
Other methods of measurement by manual analysis are also available but will be omitted from this article to focus on COD meters.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Endress+Hauser Group Services AG, established in 1953 with headquarters in Reinach, Switzerland, is a global manufacturer, distributor, and integrator of industrial process solutions for flow, level, pressure, temperature, and digital communications. The company's product line includes portable pH meters, Raman spectroscopic analyzers, electromagnetic flowmeters, hydrostatic level sensors, and application managers (devices). These products are available individually, and custom-process manufacturing turnkey systems can be commissioned. The company serves industries including food processing, chemical processing, agriculture, mining, and energy.
Clarkson Laboratory and Supply Inc., founded in Chula Vista CA, in 1928 is a manufacturer of testing Solutions and Reagents. The company's product portfolio includes Electrophoresis, Furnaces, Hotplates & Stirrers, Incubators and Dry Baths that are used in medical laboratories and diagnostic centers for accurate and reliable testing and drug research, analysis, and quality control. Their products are used in industries such as Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology and Chemical and Petrochemical. They also offer custom packaging, warehousing, worldwide shipping and customer support.
Hach Company, a subsidiary of Danaher Corporation (DHR), is an American manufacturer established in 1933 and headquartered in Loveland, Colorado, specializing in analytical instruments and reagents for testing water quality and other liquid solutions. Hach offers a diverse range of products, including chemicals, laboratory equipment and supplies, as well as portable and digital (online) instruments. Specific instruments like spectrophotometers, turbidimeters, and colorimeters are also available. These products are used for various applications, for example in analyzing industrial water to reduce fresh water consumption and validate contaminant removal, and monitoring nutrient for long-term water health using the Real Time Control (RTC) system.
YSI, Yellow Springs Instruments is a manufacturer and supplier of water measurement solutions based in Ohio since 1948. The company produces a range of water measurement solutions such as Aquaculture Process Monitors, Sensors, Colorimeters, Photometers, Gas Chromatography Equipment, and more, catering to environmental surveillance, laboratory assessments, and industrial procedures, helping with measuring pH levels, dissolved oxygen, nitrate concentrations, algae presence, and various other parameters. They also encompass underwater and surface vehicles to facilitate surveys for industries like Aquaculture, Ocean and Coastal, Irrigational canals and Turnouts, and Ports and Harbors, The products also cater to Life sciences, Food and beverages, and more.
DKK-TOA Corporation is a manufacturer of measuring instruments since 1944 with its head office in Tokyo, Japan. The company designs instruments for measuring the pH, SS Concentration, Residual Chlorine, Dissolved Oxygen, Organic pollutants, and more having applications as laboratory, water quality, portable analyzers, and analyzers for oil refineries to name a few. These measuring items have numerous uses for Pure Water measurement, Effluent Measurement, and determining the Total Amount Regulation in the Water Supply, Sewerage, Food, and Aquacultural Industries.
Shanghai BOQU Instrument Co.,Ltd (SBI) is a Chinese manufacturer of water testing and analysis instruments that was established in 2007 in Pudong, Shanghai. The company produces various water sensors and quality analyzers, such as biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), silica, and ammonia nitrogen (NH3-N) analyzers. It also offers a range of meters, including residual chlorine, total suspended solids (TSS) and dissolved oxygen meters. SBI products are mainly used by clients in the marine, life sciences, wastewater processing, and biotechnology sectors.
HORIBA RADIO LABORATORY was established in Japan in 1945 and has spent the last three-quarters of a century growing as an R&D company and engaged in international operations. HORIBA Scientific offers 200 years of experience developing high-performance scientific instruments and analytical solutions. The HORIBA Group of worldwide companies provides an extensive array of instruments and systems for applications ranging from automotive R&D, process and environmental monitoring, in-vitro medical diagnostics, semiconductor manufacturing, and metrology to a broad range of scientific R&D and QC measurements. Operating in Asia, Europe, and North and South America, HORIBA scientific develops solutions that go beyond just products.
BIOEVOPEAK INC. functions as the representative office of Bioevopeak Co., Ltd., a Chinese manufacturer based in Jinan, Shandong, specializing in laboratory instruments and equipment. Since its inception in 2010, the company has operated across 18 manufacturing facilities. Operating under the brands of Bioevopeak, Infitek, and Sunoom, the company offers a range of products, including microscopes, digital pathology slide scanners, autoclaves, sterilizers, incubators, and centrifuges. BIOEVOPEAK INC. has also made investments in processing equipment and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines sourced from Japanese companies, DMG MORI SEIKI CO., LTD. and AMADA CO., LTD. The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certifications.
Endress+Hauser Group is based in Switzerland and has over 15,000 employees worldwide. Endress+Hauser manufactures measurement instrumentation and provides services for industrial process engineering. Endress+Hauser’s customers come from various industries including chemical, life sciences, energy, and water. Endress+Hauser’s products include those for level measurement, pressure measurement, software, industrial communication technologies, and liquid analysis. Endress+Hauser also offers services including project and commissioning, support and education, maintenance, and performance optimization. The company has an assortment of online tools to assist customers in services such as product selection.
Real Tech Inc. is a manufacturer of water quality monitoring and testing solutions, established in 2004 with headquarters in Whitby, Ontario, Canada. The company provides real-time detection of many critical water quality parameters and compounds, including UVT, nitrate, nitrite, algae, permanganate, as well as ammonium, pH, conductivity, and much more. Some of its products include water quality testing instruments, water quality photometers and colorimeters, total organic carbon (TOC) analyzers, oil in water monitors, and UV and visible spectrometers. These products are designed to provide continuous information for rapid detection of events, data-driven decision-making, and improved water quality for effluent compliance assurance.
MRC Laboratory Instruments, established in 1988 and headquartered in Israel, is a manufacturer of laboratory and industrial products. The company offers its products worldwide through a robust network of international dealers. Its product catalog includes laboratory equipment, laboratory balances, measuring instruments, and material testing equipment. The company's well-stocked warehouses ensure immediate delivery of a wide variety of over 3,000 products, including items like shaking incubators, ovens, hotplates, and circulators. Since 2001, its quality management system has been officially certified in accordance with ISO 9001, meeting internationally accepted quality standards.
Yatherm Scientific, established in 1983 and based in Noida, India, is a manufacturer of equipment for hospitals, colleges, laboratory, pharmaceutical, and public sectors. The company operates in the B2B space in the Life Sciences industry. Its product range includes pharmaceutical instruments, testing equipment, cooling and heating equipment, clean room equipment, shakers, meters, test chambers, leak test apparatus and more. Its manufacturing unit has high-tech machinery like a Laser CNC machine for cutting & bending GI and SS sheets. The company has a network of dealers in Canada, South Africa, and the Southern part of India.
Medfuture Biotech Co. Ltd., established in 2017 and headquartered in Jinan, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of laboratory and medical equipment. The company offers a range of products, including spectrophotometers, analytical balances, thermostatic shaking water bath products, and cold chain products. It has expanded its product offerings to serve various industries and applications, including cleaning and disinfection equipment, general analytical equipment, measuring equipment, physical test equipment, and laboratory safety protection products.
Hanna Instruments Ltd, based in Woonsocket, RI, USA, was founded in 1978 in Padova, Italy, and is a designer, manufacturer, and supplier of analytical instruments. The company produces temperature meters, general-purpose foodcare pH meters, GroLine hydroponics pH testers, multi-range portable turbidity meters, and pool and spa controllers. The company's products are utilized in the analysis of various industries, including laboratory, beverage, hydroponics, aquaculture, and wastewater. The company is also an ISO9001-certified European manufacturing facility.
Analyticon Instruments Corporation is a distributor of process monitors, laboratory meters, and analytical instruments located in Springfield, New Jersey. Established in 1988, the company primarily stocks products from Japanese manufacturer DKK-TOA Corporation, which are distributed exclusively through the Analyticon brand. The company offers a wide range of instruments including automatic titrators, conductivity meters, and pH/ORP transmitters for use in the petroleum, water and wastewater, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and electronics industries. Analyticon Instruments Corporation also provides OEM manufacturing services for international partner companies and minor suppliers.
Gas Sensing Solutions was launched in 2005 in the Midwestern town of Northwest Iowa and is a distributor of gas monitoring products for detecting a wide range of gases like Adenosine Triphosphate, Carbon dioxide, and Carbon Monoxide in buildings. The company distributes replacement sensors, dissolved meters, and fixed-mount gas sensors. It also stocks calibration kits, logging kits, and replacement parts, among others. The company represents manufacturing brands like Eco Sensors, Thermo Fisher Technologies, Morphix Technologies, KWJ Engineering, and many more.
Capitol Scientific, founded in 1963 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a distributor of scientific and technical products. The company specializes in supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, and scientific supplies to various industries including academic research, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and government agencies. Their product range includes reagent chemicals, photolithography materials, lab balances, and scales, circulating water baths, and lab glassware, among others. Capitol Scientific is an authorized distributor for over 300 brands, including JT Baker, EMD Millipore, 3M, Corning, Nalgene, and Wheaton.
Xylem Analytics, based in the United States, is a global water technology supplier which offers analytical instrumentation, specializing in measurement technology and water solutions. The company's comprehensive product portfolio including titrators, viscosity measurement systems, glass capillary viscometers, as well as measuring instruments for measuring pH, dissolved oxygen (DO) and conductivity. They also provide instrumentation for field and environmental monitoring in surface water, stormwater, drinking water, oceans, and coastal waters. Their solutions are designed to meet the demands for precise, simple and low-maintenance quantitative and qualitative measurement analytics.
Ranking as of October 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Real Tech Inc. |
9.2%
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2 | Hach Company |
9.2%
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3 | Yatherm Scientific |
8.2%
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4 | Clarkson Laboratory and Supply Inc |
7.1%
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5 | YSI Inc. |
6.1%
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6 | Endress+Hauser |
6.1%
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7 | Analyticon |
6.1%
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8 | RAKIRO BIOTECH SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED |
5.1%
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9 | Xylem Analytics Germany Sales GmbH & Co. KG. |
5.1%
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10 | HORIBA |
5.1%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the cod meter page as of October 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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China | 5 | 33.3% |
United States of America | 4 | 26.7% |
Japan | 2 | 13.3% |
Switzerland | 1 | 6.7% |
Canada | 1 | 6.7% |
United Kingdom | 1 | 6.7% |
India | 1 | 6.7% |