Simultaneous determination of platinum(II) and platinum(IV) by controlled-reagent coulometry

Both platinum(II) and the total amount of platinum were determined in the 5-μmole range with a precision of 0.3%. First, platinum(II) was determined dy oxidation with electrogenerated bromine,the equivalent quantity of electricity being measured. After reduction to platinum(II) with electrogenarated tin(II), the total amount of platinum was determined by a second oxidation with electrogenerated bromine.The reduction with tin(II) was too slow for manual control, and an electronic coulometric titrator was used.The construction of the tritator is described. The underlying coulometric principle, called controlled-reagent coulometry, and its adventages are discussed. A number of other substances were also tested.