What is the maximum capacity of a typical BOD bottle?

A typical Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) bottle has a maximum capacity of 300 mL. This volume is specifically designed to hold an adequate sample size for testing the biochemical oxygen demand of wastewater. The BOD test requires a specific volume of sample to be incubated, allowing accurate measurement of the amount of oxygen consumed by microorganisms as they decompose organic matter within the sample.

Using a 300 mL BOD bottle ensures that the sample is both large enough to provide reliable data and small enough to be practical for handling and storage. While larger volumes can be used for other applications, the standardization of 300 mL for BOD tests allows for consistency in testing procedures and results across different facilities and studies.