Formation constants of mercury(II) complexes with ethylenedithiodiacetic and diethylenetrithiodiacetic acids

The logarithmic values of the stability constants of the mercury(II) complexes with ethylenedithiodiacetic and diethylenetrithiodiacetic acids were found to be 18.99 +/- 0.07 and 19.05 +/- 0.10 respectively.     

Spectrophotometric determination of mercury(II) with sodium sulfite

A photometric procedure is developed for determining mercury(II) in aqueous media. It is based on the reaction of mercury(II) with sodium sulfite giving a product with an absorption maximum at 230 nm. The optimum conditions are found. The procedure allowed 0.5 to 13.0 μg/mL of mercury(II) to be determined for 1 min. The effect of some metal cations is estimated.     

Coulometric titration of penicillins and penicillamine with mercury(II)

An absolute coulometric method based on the titration of hydrolysed penicillins with coulometrically generated mercury(II) is presented. An amalgamated gold plate is used as anode and the titration is performed in a pH 4.6 acetate buffer solution. The method gives values which deviate by less than 1% from values obtained by other absolute methods. The relative standard deviation for determination of penicillin G is 0.4%. The determinations of penicillamine and mixtures of penicillamine and penicilloate are also reported.     

Oscillometric titration of inorganic halides with mercury(II) acetate

Summary The difference between the relative ion mobility of the acetate and halide ions, and the well known slight dissociation of the mercury halides can be used for the titrimetric determination of the inorganic chlorides, bromides and iodides with oscillometric determination of the end-point. Errors in the determination of various halogenides were between 0,2 and 1,4%.

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Oscillometrische Titration von anorganischen Halogeniden mit Quecksilber(II)-acetat

Zusammenfassung Der Unterschied zwischen der relativen Ionenbeweglichkeit der Acetat- und Halogenidionen und die bekannte geringe Dissoziation der Quecksilberhalogenide wurde zur volumetrischen Bestimmung von anorganischen Chloriden, Bromiden und Jodiden mit oscillometrischer Endpunktsanzeige verwendet. Die Fehler bei der Bestimmung verschiedener Halogenide lagen zwischen 0,2 und 1,4%.

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Communicated at the 2nd Conference on Applied physical Chemistry in Veszprém on August 2–5, 1971.     

The potentiometric titration of mercury(II) with cetylpyridinium chloride

Summary New precipitation titrations have been evaluated for the determination of mercury(II) in acid solution and for mercuric cyanide solutions. In acid or neutral solutions the mercuric ion was converted to the bromo complex by addition of excess potassium bromide. Mercuric cyanide was converted to the tetracyano complex by addition of an excess of potassium cyanide. In both cases the complex anions were titrated potentiometrically vs. 0.01M cetyl-pyridinium chloride. Emf's were monitored with a home-made graphite sensor coated with a solution containing poly(vinyl chloride) and dioctylphthalate in tetrahydrofuran and a single-junction reference electrode.

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Über die potentiometrische Titration von Hg(II) mit Cetylpyridiniumchlorid

Zusammenfassung Neue Verfahren zur Fällungstitration von Hg(II) in saurer Lösung sowie von Lösungen von Quecksilbercyanid wurden angegeben. Quecksilberion wird in saurer oder neutraler Lösung durch Zusatz überschüssigen Kalium-bromids in den Brom-Komplex übergeführt. Quecksilbercyanid wird durch Zusatz überschüssigen Kaliumcyanids in den Tetracyanokomplex umgesetzt. In beiden Fällen werden die komplexen Anionen potentiometrisch gegen 0,01M Cetylpyridinium-chlorid titriert. Die EMK wird mit Hilfe eines selbst hergestellten Graphitsensors, der mit einer Lösung von Polyvinylchlorid und Dioctylphthalat in Tetrahydrofuran überzogen ist, sowie einer Single-junction-Bezugselektrode gemessen.

     

Spectrophotometric determination of sulfite with soluble mercury(II) compounds

Sulfite ion reacts with mercury(II) ion in acid solution to form the mercury(I) ion. The reaction is rapid and quantitative. The mercury(I) ion absorbs at 237 nm with a molar

5. Beer's law Data for Sulfite Complexes of Covalent Mercury(II) Compounds

SO2 (ppm)	?HgCl2a	?HgBr2	?Hg(Ac)2b	?Hg(SCN)2
2.0	12,500	10,000	10,000	9,200
4.0	12,500	11,500	10,000	9,000
6.0	12,500	11,500	10,000	9,200
8.0	12,000	11,000	10,500	9,800

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Molar absorptivity based on sulfite ion at 230 nm. Solution was 6.86 buffer.

b

Mercuric acetate solutions seemed to be somewhat unstable. absorptivity of about 25,000. The absorbance is linear over a range of approximately 0.5–5.0 ppm as SO₂. Covalent mercury(II) compounds form a complex with sulfite, Hg(SO₃)₂^2?, which absorbs at 230 nm and shows a linear response over a range of 1–8 ppm as SO₂.

     

Potentiometric investigation of complexes between lead(II) and ethylenedithiodiacetic acid

Complex formation between lead(II) and ethylenedithio diacetic acid (H₂ L) has been studied at 25°C in aqueous 0.5M sodium perchlorate medium. Measurements have been carried out with a glass electrode and with a lead amalgam electrode. In acidic medium and in the investigated concentration range experimental data can be explained by assuming the following equilibria: $$\begin{gathered} Pb^{2 + } + L^{2 - } \rightleftharpoons PbL log\beta _{101} = 3.62 \pm 0.03 \hfill \\ Pb^{2 + } + H^ + + L^{2 - } \rightleftharpoons PbHL^ - log\beta _{111} = 6.30 \pm 0.07 \hfill \\ \end{gathered} $$      

Spectrophotometric determination of trace mercury(II) in cereals with 2,4-bis(4-phenylazophenylaminodiazo)benzenesulfonic acid

A simple and low cost method for the determination of mercury has been developed. The method was based upon the highly sensitive color reaction of mercury(II) ions with 2,4-bis(4-phenylazophenylaminodiazo)benzenesulfonic acid (BPPABSA). We found that in the presence of 2.0% Triton X-100, the reagent reacts with mercury to form a stable red complex in a borax buffer solution at pH 10.22. The formed complex shows an absorption maximum at 530 nm. The apparent molar absorptivity is 2.18 × 10⁵ L/mol cm. The content of mercury in the sample was low and some foreign ions might interfere with the determination of mercury(II), so we used sulfhydryl dextran gel (SDG) to separate and enrich trace mercury(II), which lead to a satisfactory result. Under the optimal conditions, Beer’s law is obeyed in the range of 0–15 μg/25 mL Hg²⁺, the detection limit and relative standard deviation are 0.86 ng/mL and 1.4–3.8%, respectively. The method has been applied to the determination of mercury in cereals with satisfactory results.     

Spectrophotometric flow-injection analysis of mercury(II) in pharmaceuticals with p-nitrobenzoxosulfamate

A new, simple and rapid spectrophotometric FI method for the accurate and precise determination of Hg(II) in pharmaceutical preparations has been developed. The method is based on the measuring the decrease of absorbance intensity of p-nitrobenzoxosulfamate (NBS) due to the complexation with Hg(II). The absorption peak of the NBS, which is decreased linearly by addition of Hg(II), occurs at 430 nm in 2×10⁻⁴ mol l⁻¹ HNO₃ as a carrier solution. Optimization of chemical and FI variables has been made. A micro column consisting of several packing materials applied instead of reaction coil was also investigated. A background level of Fe(III) maintained in reagent carrier solution with NBS was found useful for sensitivity and selectivity. Under the optimized conditions, the sampling rate was over 100 h⁻¹, the calibration curve obtained were linear over the range 1-10 μg ml⁻¹, the detection limit was lower than 0.2 μg ml⁻¹ for a 20 μl injection volume, and the precision [S_r=1% at 2 μg ml⁻¹ Hg(II) (n=10)] was found quite satisfactory. Application of the method to the analysis of Hg(II) in pharmaceutical preparations resulted a good agreement between the expected and found values.     

Coulometric titration of sulphide with mercury(II) in an ammoniacal buffer

An accurate method is described for the coulometric titration of low sulphide concentrations (8 × 10^?5–8 × 10^?3 M) with mercury(II) in a pH 9 ammoniacal buffer at room temperature. The electrochemical reactions involved are explained. Cyanide does not interfere at cyanide/sulphide ratios below 3. Accurate precise results were obtained for a lithopone sample.     

Vanadyl complexes with ethylenedithiodiacetic acid

The complex formation between vanadyl ions and ethylenedithiodiacetic acid (H₂ L) has been studied at 25 °C in 0.5M-NaClO₄ as inert medium, by measuring the hydrogen ion concentration with a glass electrode. In acidic medium and in the investigated concentration ranges (2.07mM≤C _M≤7.50mM, C _L up to 12.5mM) the emf data can be explained assuming the equilibrium: $$VO^{2 + } + L^{2 - } \rightleftharpoons VOL log\beta _{101} = 2.68 \pm 0.03$$      

Spectrophotometric study of complexes of mercury(II) with mono- and dithiosemicarbazones

The formation of complexes at pH 4.7 of the Hg(II) with five monothiosemicarbazone and two dithiosemicarbazone has been studied. The mercury(II) reacts with monothiosemicarbazones of salicylaldehyde (λ_max = 363 nm, E = 1.69 × 10⁴liters · mol^?1cm^?1), pi-colinadehyde (λ_max = 363 nm, E = 2.38 × 10⁴liters · mol^?1cm^?1), 6-methyl-picolinaldehyde (λ_max = 363 nm, E = 2.28 × 10⁴liters · mol^?1cm^?1), di-2-pyridylketone (λ_max = 380 nm, E = 2.08 × 10⁴liters · mol^?1cm^?1), and o-naphthoquinone (λ_max = 540 nm, E = 1.03 × 10⁴liters · mol^?1cm^?1) and with dithiosemicarbazones of 1,4-dihydroxyphthalimide (λ_max = 430 nm, E = 2.56 × 10⁴liters · mol^?1cm^?1) and dipyridylglyoxal (λ_max = 363 nm, E = 2.37 × 10⁴liters · mol^?1cm^?1). A critical comparison of the stoichiometry and apparent stability constant of complexes with mono- and dithiosemicarbazones is given.     

Spectrophotometric estimation of cobalt(II) with nitrilotriacetic acid

A convenient and efficient method for the estimation of cobalt(II) ions in the presence of other metal ions is described. Interference of metal ions such as iron(II), iron(III), nickel(II), manganese(II), and copper(II) have been investigated. Only iron(III) ions seriously affect this determination. Copper(II) and nickel(II) ions do not interfere if present in a molar-ratio less than 1:2 in the cobalt(II) ion solution. Cobalt(II)-nickel(II) and cobalt(II)-copper(II) binary mixtures can be efficiently analyzed at selective wavelengths.     

Spectrophotometric determination of manganese(II) with gluconic acid

Summary A new spectrophotometric method for manganese has been established, with gluconic acid as reagent. Manganese(II) solutions treated with gluconic acid at p_H>11.50 produce an intensely coloured complex, with absorption maximum at 440 nm. Beer's law is obeyed over the manganese concentration range 9.44–47.2g/ml. The method has been used with good results for determination of manganese in a garnet.

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Zusammenfassung Eine neue spektrophotometrische Methode für Mangan mit Glukonsäure als Reagens wurde ausgearbeitet. Mangan(II)-lösungen geben mit Glukonsäure bei p_H 11,50 einen intensiv gefärbten Komplex mit einem Absorptionsmaximum bei 440 nm. Das Beersche Gesetz ist zwischen 9,44 und 47,2g Mn/ml erfüllt. Bei der Bestimmung des Mangans in einem Granat wurden gute Ergebnisse erzielt.

     

Spectrophotometric study of the mercury(II)-Xylenol Orange chelate

The reaction between mercury(II) and Xylenol Orange has been studied in aqueous hexamine medium. The chelate is 1:1 and has an apparent stability constant of 2.4 (+/-0.6) x 10(6) at pH 7 (2.9 M hexamine). Beer's law is obeyed over the concentration range 0.5-2.0 x 10(-5)M mercury(II) when the hexamine concentration is 2.9 M.     

An improved selective determination of mercury(II) by complexometric titration

A simple and accurate method has been developed for selective determination of mercury in alkaline solution. It involves the addition of an excess of EDTA to the mercury solution, titration of unreacted EDTA with a standard zinc solution, and then addition of N-allylthiourea solution at pH ? 9. By heating, the mercury-EDTA chelate is decomposed selectively, mercury sulfide is precipitated, and the EDTA freed is again titrated with standard zinc solution. Eriochrome Black T is used as indicator. Interference of some cations is discussed.     

Spectrophotometric titration of cryptands and compleximetric titration of barium with cryptand (2.2.2)

A spectrophotometric titration of cryptands (2.2.1), (2.2.2), (2_B.2.2) and (2_B.2_B.2) in aqueous medium is described. Titration of the cryptands with standard lead(II) perchlorate allows these cryptands to be quantified down to 1.0 × 10^?5 M. The compleximetric titration of barium(II) with cryptand (2.2.2) using metalphthalein indicator is described and compared with a similar method with EDTA as titrant.     

Direct titration of mercury (i) with potassium permanganate

Mercurous solutions can bc successfully titrated with potassium permanganate in presence of 0.5–1N H₂SO₄ and 1–1.5% NaF at 35–50°C, Sharp end-points arc obtained when the maximum concentration of monovalent mercury after mixing with the other reagents is 0.005N. At higher concentrations the reaction is sluggish and, the end-points arc not sharp.