Applications involving oxidation with KBrO3: I. Rapid potentiometric method for manganese alone or in steel and some ores

A rapid and reliable method is developed for the determination of manganese based on oxidation of the divalent cation with a known excess of KBrO₃ to the tetravalent state. The unreacted oxidant as well as Mn(IV) are then reduced with H₂SO₃ to Br^? and Mn(II). The resulting Br^? is titrated with Ag₂SO₄ using silver metal as the indicator electrode. K₂SO₄ is added to increase sensitivity and establish equilibrium in the vicinity of the end point. Fe(III) when present is also reduced with SO₂ to the divalent state, which can be reoxidized with Br₂. The equivalent amount of bromide is again titrated with Ag₂SO₄. The method provides for the simultaneous determination of Mn and Fe and finds application to some ores and steels.     

Applications involving oxidation with ethanolic iodine. Rapid potentiometric method for some reductants

Rapid potentiometric method was adopted for the determination of small amounts of hexacyanoferrate(II), thiosulfate, thiocyanate, and ascorbic acid, based on oxidation with ethanolic iodine at different pH values and subsequently titration of iodide with mercury(II) using silver amalgam as indicator electrode. The potential breaks at the vicinity of the endpoints were sharp enough for their accurate detection. The method provides for accurate determination of small amounts of some reductants of analytical importance.     

Applications involving oxidation with potassium bromate : II. Potentiometric titration of chromium alone or in mixtures

A rapid and reliable determination of chromium was developed based on bromate oxidation of chromium(III) to chromium(VI). The reaction is complete under weakly acidic conditions and with cobalt(II) present as a catalyst. Unreacted bromate and chromium(VI) are then reduced with sulfite to bromide and chromium(III). The bromide is titrated potentiometrically with mercury(I) using a silver amalgam indicator electrode. Iron(III) if present is reduced by sulfite to iron(II) and does not interfere. Some binary and ternary metal mixtures containing chromium can be resolved by the determination of chromium, alone or with another metal, by the above procedure coupled with procedures for further sample portions involving the potentiometric titration of unreacted CyDTA or iodide, or both, with mercury(II).     

Rapid potentiometric methods for vanadium and for analysis of ferrovanadium and some vanadium steels

Rapid and reliable potentiometric methods are given for determination of vanadium based on titrating unreacted KBr or KI in H₂SO₄ acid medium with Hg(I) or Hg(II), using silver amalgam as the indicator electrode. The methods are successfully applied to the analysis of ferrovanadium, three varieties of vanadium steels and synthetic mixtures of about identical constitution. In all cases the potential breaks were sharp enough for the accurate determination of the end points.     

Determination of gold(III) alone or in some mixtures and alloys by potentiometric titration of iodide

The present work is an application of iodide to the reduction of gold(III), in an attempt to develop new method for gold(III) based on potentiometric back-titration of the excess of iodide with mercury(II). Although it was proved by calculation that the reduction of tetrachloroaurate to the metal should proceed quantitatively to completion, yet our experiments showed that the reduction under ordinary conditions, gave Au(I) in the form of a white precipitate of AuI. We succeeded to push the reduction with iodide to the metal by an excess of ethanol-ether catalyzed iodide at somewhat elevated temperature.With the experimental conditions established a reliable procedure have been developed involving a potentiometric finish which enabled accurate determination of gold(III), either alone or in some of its alloys.     

Rapid titrimetric methods for the determination of vanadium and molybdenum in mixtures

Summary A rapid and accurate method has been developed for the volumetric determination of molybdenum(VI) and vanadium(V) in mixtures, using cerium(IV) sulphate. In this procedure the sample solution is reduced in a mercury reductor (to give Mo^V and V^IV) and an aliquot of the reduced solution is titrated with Ce^IV solution using either ferroin, N-phenyl anthranilic acid, or barium diphenylamine sulphate as indicator. This titration gives the amount of molybdenum present, as V^IV does not interfere under the conditions applied. Another aliquot of the reduced solution is titrated with Ce^IV solution and rhodamine 6 G as indicator (observing the quenching of the fluorescence). This titration corresponds to the sum of molybdenum and vanadium. The vanadium content can be calculated by difference.

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Zusammenfassung Zur schnellen und genauen volumetrischen Bestimmung von Molybdän(VI) und Vanadium(V) in Mischungen wird Cer(IV)-sulfat als Reagens verwendet. Die Probelösung wird im Quecksilberreduktor reduziert (wobei Mo^V und V^IV gebildet werden) und ein aliquoter Teil der reduzierten Lösung wird mit Ce^IV-Lösung titriert, wobei Ferroin, N-Phenylanthranilsäure oder Bariumdiphenylaminsulfonat als Indicator dient. Aus dieser Titration erhält man den Molybdängehalt, da V^IV unter den angewendeten Bedingungen nicht stört. Ein weiterer Teil der reduzierten Lösung wird mit Ce^IV-Lösung gegen Rhodamin 6 G titriert (Endpunkt durch Fluorescenzlöschung), woraus man die Summe Mo + V erhält. Der Vanadiumgehalt ergibt sich aus der Differenz.

     

Rapid potentiometric methods for uranium and for analysis of mixtures using potassium bromate

This investigation is an application of the method involving determination of uranium(VI) based on reduction to uranium(IV) with zinc metal in acidic medium, and then oxidation by adding a known excess of bromate. Boiling to expel the liberated bromine then adding sulfite and 1 ml 10% sulfuric acid, expel excess sulfite, cooling and titrating the liberated bromide with silver(I), using silver amalgam as indicator electrode in conjunction with calomel electrode. Binary and ternary mixtures are successfully analyzed. The present methods have advantages over the classical ones of being simple, rapid, and reliable.     

Ruthenium(III) catalysed oxidation of glycerol by acidified KBrO3: a kinetic study

Kinetic investigations on the Ru^III-catalysed oxidation of glycerol by an acidified solution of KBrO₃ in the presence of Hg(OAc)₂ as a scavenger have been carried out in the 30–50 °C range. First order kinetics in the lower KBrO₃ concentration range tended to zero order at higher concentrations. The reaction follows zero order kinetics in glycerol and [H⁺]; the order is one with respect to [Ru^III]. An increase in [Cl^–] showed a positive effect, while addition of NaClO₄ has a negligible effect on the reaction rate. Hg(OAc)₂ and D₂O have an insignificant effect on the reaction rate. A suitable mechanism in conformity with the kinetic observations has been proposed and thermodynamic parameters computed.     

Rapid methods for the determination of iron(II) and vanadium (IV) in mixtures

Summary Rapid and accurate methods have now been developed for the titrimetric determination of iron(II) and vanadium(IV) in mixtures, using potassium permanganate or cerium(IV) sulphate. Chromium(III) does not interfere with these determinations.The procedures will be found to be much easier than the existing procedures because (1) the titrations can be carried out at the room temperature with a visual end point and (2) only one reagent is used for the determination of iron(II) and iron(II) plus vanadium(IV).

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Zusammenfassung Es werden Vorschriften gegeben zur schnellen und genauen titrimetrischen Bestimmung von Eisen(II) und Vanadium(IV) in Gemischen mit Hilfe von Kaliumpermanganat- oderCer(IV)-sulfatlösung. Chrom(III) stört die Bestimmungen nicht. Die beschriebenen Verfahren haben gegenüber den bisher üblichen Methoden den Vorteil, daß die Titration bei Zimmertemperatur mit visueller Endpunktsbestimmung durchgeführt werden kann und daß nur ein Reagens zur Bestimmung von Eisen(II) sowie von Eisen(II) + Vanadium(IV) gebraucht wird.

     

Use of arsenite reduction in potentiometric methods for arsenic(III) or higher valent lead,manganese, chromium,and vanadium in some industrial products

A simple, rapid, and reliable method is given for determination of As(III) based on arsenite reduction of alcoholic iodine and titration of the equivalent iodide with Hg(II) using silver amalgam as the indicator electrode. Arsenite reduction is applied to the estimation of lead in minium, manganese in duralumin, chromium in zinc chromate, and vanadium and chromium in ilmenite, the excess of arsenite being determined by the same method used for As(III). The endpoints are accurately determined with very satisfactory potential breaks.     

Applications involving oxidation with KBrO3: Potentiometric determination of some inorganic white and yellow pigments

Rapid potentiometric methods were given for determination of some sulfide and chromate pigments in pure as well as adulterated samples. The methods are based on oxidation of S^2? or Cr³⁺ with known excess of KBrOs³ to the corresponding (S ↓) or Cr^6?. Oxidation of trivalent chromium proceeds only toward completion in presence of a catalyst such as Co²⁺. Sulfide oxidation needs gradual liberation of H₂S—which can be achieved by dropwise additions of the acid—together with the presence of excessive amount of water, in order to obtain accurate results excess oxidant was subsequently reduced with SO₂ to produce Br^? that can be titrated against Hg(I). The potential breaks are quite sharp for accurate determination of the equivalent points.     

Group contribution methods for molecular mixtures. III. Solution of groups tested via computer simulation

In this paper computer simulation results for model molecular fluids are used to test ideas underlying group contribution methods. The focus of attention is on the extent to which group contributions in one fluid (or two) can be used to estimate properties in other mixtures. This study is based on group—group distribution functions that were introduced in the first paper in this series.We propose two versions of an approach to a ”solution of groups“: a one-fluid theory and a two-fluid theory. The one-fluid theory subdivides into two forms and both result in group contributions to the residual internal energy that are independent of composition. The strong form of the one-fluid theory fails in comparisons with simulation data, but the weak form reliably predicts residual internal energies at low temperatures and low-to-moderate densities. The two-fluid version of the theory is somewhat better at estimating residual and excess internal energies.     

A new oxidimetric reagent: potassium dichromate in a strong phosphoric acid medium--VII. Photometric titration of vanadium(IV) and of cerium(III) alone and in mixtures with iroN(II)

Vanadium(IV) can be accurately titrated with potassium dichromate in media containing phosphoric acid of 3-12M concentration: the change in absorption of vanadium(IV) is followed in the region 660 mmicro using a red filter. It is more convenient to carry out the titration in 3M phosphoric acid because at higher concentrations chloride, nitrate, cerium(III) and manganese(II) may interfere. Photoelcetric titration is more convenient than potentiometric because the former can be made in a 3M phosphoric acid medium, whereas the latter is possible only in 12M phosphoric acid. The simultaneous differential photometric titration of iron(II) and vanadium(IV) is also possible. Conditions have been found for the photometric titration of cerium(III) and of cerium(III) plus iron(II). The titration is carried out (at 450 mmicro or with a blue filter) in about 10.5M phosphoric acid. Application of the method to a cerium mineral is considered.     

Simple conditions for the use of ferroin indicator in cerimetric titrations of antimony(III) alone and in mixtures with arsenic(III)

The titration of antimony(III) with cerium(V) sulphate in the presence of ferroin indicator at room temperature is entirely satisfactory in media consisting of 50% ($\text{v}\text{v}$) acetic acid and 1–3 M hydrochloric acid. In the absence of acetic acid, ferroin reacts with the antimony(V) formed in the very early stages, to give a sparingly soluble red complex, which remains in suspension and resists oxidation by cerium(IV). This titration provides a rational method for sequential visual titrations of antimony(III) and arsenic(III). The composition of the ferroin-antimony(V) complex is discussed. Titrations of antimony(III) in 0.5–1 M sulphuric acid medium do not require acetic acid but need iodine monochloride catalyst.     

A new oxidimetric reagent: potassium dichromate in a strong phosphoric acid medium-VI Potentiometric titration of vanadium(III) alone and in mixture with vanadium(IV)

Vanadium(III) can be titrated at room temperature with potassium dichromate in an 8-12M phosphoric acid medium. Two potential breaks are observed in 12M phosphoric add with 0.2N potassium dichromate, the first corresponding to the oxidation of vanadium(III) to vanadium(IV) and the second to the oxidation of vanadium(IV) to vanadium(V). In titrations with 0.05N dichromate only the first break in potential is clearly observed. The method has been extended to the titration of mixtures of vanadium(III) and vanadium(IV). Conditions have also been found for the visual titration of vanadium(III) using ferroln or barium diphenylamine sulphonate as indicator.     

Applications,involving the iodide ion: VIII. Direct and indirect determination of mercury(I) and analysis of mixtures. Analysis of chromium(VI)-chromium (III) mixtures. Determination of hypochlorite

Mercury(I), down to 3 ppm, has been accurately determined by direct titration with iodide or by back-titrating excess of iodide with mercury (II) using silver amalgam as the indicator electrode. The direct method and additional volumetric ones were applied to the rapid analysis of various mixtures involving mercury(I) with fair accuracy and precision. Analysis of Cr(VI)-Cr(III) mixtures involved potentiometric back-titration of excess iodide and of excess EDTA separately with mercury(II). Back-titration of excess iodide was successfully applied to the determination of hypochlorite.     

Titrimetric determination of vanadium(V) and chromium(VI) alone and in mixtures with hydrazine sulphate in phosphoric acid media

Hydrazine sulphate is proposed as a primary standard reagent for the direct titrimetric determination of vanadium(V) and chromium(VI) alone and in mixtures with potentiometric and photometric end-points, in 9–12 M phosphoric acid medium. The methods proposed possess advantages over those currently available. The use of phosphoric acid as a reaction medium not only accelerates the hydrazine-vanadium(V) reaction very much but also makes it follow an accurate stoichiometric path.     

Catalytic reactions involving butadiene: III. Oligomerisation with cationic bis(triphenylphosphine)(η3-allyl) complexes

The bis(triphenylphosphine)(η³-crotyl)nickel cation is a catalyst precursor for the oligomerisation of butadiene to cyclic or linear dimers. Polymers and oligomers are also produced in variable amounts. The product distributions depend strongly on the type of solvent used and on the nature of co-catalysts. In the aprotic polar solvent DMF, the starting complex undergoes disproportionation, leading finally to a zerovalent nickel-phosphine catalyst. In protic solvents (alcohols) a cationic hydridonickel-phosphine catalyst is produced, but addition of sodium methoxide induces the formation of the zerovalent nickel-phosphine, therefore accounting for the changes in product selectivities.     

Inner-sphere oxidation of ternary iminodiacetatochromium(III) complexes involving DL-valine and L-arginine as secondary ligands. Isokinetic relationship for the oxidation of ternary iminodiacetato-chromium(III) complexes by periodate

Background  

In this paper, the kinetics of oxidation of [Cr^III(HIDA)(Val)(H₂O)₂]⁺ and [Cr^III(HIDA)(Arg)(H₂O)₂]⁺ (HIDA = iminodiacetic acid, Val = DL-valine and Arg = L-arginine) were studied. The choice of ternary complexes was attributed to two considerations. Firstly, in order to study the effect of the secondary ligands DL-valine and L-arginine on the stability of binary complex [Cr^III(HIDA)(IDA)(H₂O)] towards oxidation. Secondly, transition metal ternary complexes have received particular focus and have been employed in mapping protein surfaces as probes for biological redox centers and in protein capture for both purification and study.     

Kinetics of oxidation of pentaammine-isothiocyanato-cobalt(III) ion with peroxodisulphate and periodate in water and water-organic mixtures

Summary The kinetics of oxidation of [Co(NH₃)₅(NCS)]²⁺ by peroxodisulphate and periodate were investigated at different ionic strengths, and at different temperatures and concentrations of perchloric acid. Rate constants and activation parameters are also reported in mixed water-organic solvents. It was shown that the acid-base equilibria involving S₂O ₈ ⁻² , and IO ₄ ⁻ ions are important in the reactions studied. Solvent effects on the oxidation are interpreted in terms of the solvation of both the initial state and the activated complex.