Theoretical treatment of the spectrophotometric titration of bivalent cations with complexon-iii and metal-specific indicators

It was derived theoretically that a sharp end-point of this spectrophotometrical titration is defined, in order of importance, by: 1. *K_C ? *K_I (numerically speaking, log$\text{*K}{}_{\mathrm{C}}\text{*K}{}_{\mathrm{I}}$ should be at least 4); 2. *K_I being large (numerically e.g. 10⁴-10⁵); this is already reached by choosing a high pH; 3. it being low; 4. m_t being as high as possible.     

Successive chelatometric titration of calcium and magnesium

A simple procedure for the successive chelatometric titration of calcium and magnesium in natural waters, with 3',3'-bis(2-hydroxy-3-carboxy-naphthaleneazo)phenolphthalein as indicator, is described.     

EDTA titration of calcium and magnesium with a calcium-selective electrode

Direct semi-automatic and automatic derivative potentiometric EDTA procedures for the determination of calcium and/or magnesium with a calcium-selective electrode are described. Calcium is titrated in the presence of magnesium at pH 12.0 and the total calcium and magnesium is determined at pH 9.7. Calcium in the range 1-8 mg and magnesium in the range 0.7-5 mg are determined semi-automatically with average errors of about 0.2 and 0.3% respectively and automatically with average errors of 0.4 and 0.7%. Titration times vary from a few seconds to a few minutes.     

New metallochromic indicators for compleximetric titration of calcium

Seven o,o'-dihydroxyazo dyes were synthesized and tested as metallochromic indicators for calcium: 1-(2-hydroxy-3-sulfo-5-chloro-1-phenylazo)-2-hydroxy-3-naphthoic acid (I), 1-(2-hydroxy-3-sulfo-5-chloro-1-phenylazo)-2-naphthol-3,6-disulfonic acid (II), 1-(2-hydroxy-6-sulfo-1-naphthylazo)-2-naphthol-3,6-disulfonic acid (III), 2,2'-dihydroxy-1, 1'-azonaphthalene-3,3', 6,6'-tetrasulfonic acid (IV), 1-(2-hydroxy-3-carboxy-1-naphthylazo)-2-naphthol-3,6-disulfonic acid (V), 1-(2,3-dihydroxy-1-naphthylazo)-2-naphthol-3, 6-disulfonic acid (VI), 1-(2,3-dihydroxy-6-sulfo-1-naphthylazo)-2-naphthol-3,6-disulfonic acid (VII). The acid dissociation constants and the formation constants of the calcium and magnesium chelates of these dyes were determined. The rate of the decomposition of these dyes and their calcium chelates in alkaline solutions was also examined. From the results of photometric and visual titrations of calcium in the presence of magnesium, indicators III and IV provide the sharpest end-points and the best stability in alkaline solutions.     

Spectrophotometric titration of bismuth with EDTA

A new spectrophotometnc method for the estimation of bismuth with EDTA, using iron-salicylate complex as the indicator, has been developed. The determinations were carried out by measuring the absorbance at 520 mmu. of solutions containing bismuth, iron(III), salicylic acid and various quantities of EDTA, at pH 0.5. It has been shown from the stability constants of the complexes present that before the end-point iron(III) will not react appreciably with the Bi-EDTA complex. The interference from iron(III) in the estimation of bismuth, which is a serious drawback in many other methods, is eliminated in the present method, as iron(III) acts as the indicator.     

Rapid determination of magnesium in the presence of calcium and phosphate by titration with cdta

A method is presented for the accurate determination of magnesium in phosphate rock and phosphoric acid down to 0.03% magnesium oxide in the presence of 0–70% phosphorus pentoxide by titration with cyclohexanediaminetetraacetic acid (CDTA). Interference from heavy metals for which inaccurate empirical corrections have previously been made in the combined magnesium and calcium titration are linearly and unequivocally determined and subtracted from the combined titration. Magnesium oxide is determined in less than 20 min after sample digestion for Ca: Mg ratios from 1:9 to 850:1.     

Successive substitution titration of calcium and magnesium with EGTA using thallium oxide electrode for indication

Summary It is demonstrated that magnesium can be titrated with EGTA in the presence of CaEDTA complex. On the basis of this substitution reaction, calcium and magnesium are successively titrated with EGTA, if an appropriate amount of CaEDTA is added after having reached the end point for calcium. Both end points are indicated amperometrically using a thallium oxide anode. The method has been tested for analysis of tap and mineral water. Larger amounts of manganese(II) render the calcium result too high. Moreover, the indication of both end points is affected by the electrode position of an inactive MnO₂-layer onto the Tl₂O₃-layer. Reducing agents destroy the Tl₂O₃-layer. These interferences can be overcome by addition of an appropriate amount of manganate(VII) to the sample.

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Sukzessive Substitutionstitration von Calcium und Magnesium mit ÄGTA, indiziert mit der Thalliumoxidelektrode

Zusammenfassung Magnesium kann mit ÄGTA in Gegenwart des CaÄDTA-Komplexes titriert werden. Auf der Grundlage dieser Substitutionstitration können Calcium und Magnesium nacheinander mit ÄGTA titriert werden, wenn nach dem Endpunkt für Calcium eine ausreichende Menge CaÄDTA zugesetzt wird. Beide Endpunkte werden amperometrisch mit Hilfe einer Thalliumoxidelektrode angezeigt. Die Methode wurde an Leitungswasser und Mineralwasser geprüft. Größere Mengen Mangan(II) bewirken zu hohe Calciumwerte. Darüber hinaus wird die Indikation beider Endpunkte dadurch beeinträchtigt, daß sich eine inaktive MnO₂-Schicht auf der Tl₂O₃-Schicht elektrolytisch abscheidet. Reduzierende Stoffe zerstören die Tl₂O₃-Schicht. Diese Störungen können durch Zugabe von Permanganat vermieden werden.

     

Some observations on screened indicators for the direct chelatometric titration of calcium

The screening of five common metallochromic indicators used in the complexometric determination of Ca was studied using tristimulus chromaticity theory. Calcon-tartrazine-Orange II (6.8 + 1 + 4.6, w/w), thymolphthalein complexone-Orange II-tartrazine (14.22 + 1.22 + 1), Arsenazo III-Remazol Brilliant Blue-tartrazine (25.2 + 8.9 + 1), phthalein complexone-tartrazine-Remazol Brilliant Blue (2.47 + 1 + 1.1), and methylthymol Blue-Orange II-tartrazine (13 + 2.9 + 1) are proposed for the titration of calcium against Na₂ EDTA. The clarity and accuracy of titration are improved.     

Fluorometric titration of calcium, magnesium and iron using calcein blue as indicator

Calcium, magnesium and iron can be determined by successive fluorometric titration without separation. Calcium is titrated directly with EGTA at a pH 13; magnesium is determined by a substitution reaction with copper-EDTA complex at a pH of about 11 ; and iron is titrated directly with EDTA in the presence of hydrogen peroxide at a pH of 10.5, after destroying its triethanolamine complex. Calcein Blue serves as an indicator in all of the titrations and as a fluorescent standard. The end-points are sharp and the accuracy is good for various proportions of the metal ions. The method is simple, reproducible and inexpensive. Standard solutions of ions, limestone, cement and serum samples have been analysed by the proposed method.     

Complexometric titration of calcium in the presence of larger amounts of magnesium

A simple and accurate titrimetric determination of calcium in the presence of larger amounts of magnesium is proposed. Calcium is extracted into a small volume of organic solvent as its glyoxal-bis(2-hydroxyanil) complex, and the calcium is titrated with EGTA. The end-point is sharp, and occurs when the red colour of the organic layer vanishes. This method has been successfully applied to the determination of calcium in sea-water with an error less than 0.1%.     

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.     

Complexometric titration of the sum of calcium and magnesium using aluminon as metal indicator

Summary Calcium and magnesium were estimated separately and in a mixture with EDTA (Titriplex III) using aluminon as metal indicator. Methylene blue is used for screening the yellow colour at the end point. The estimation should be carried out in theph range 8.5–9.9. Ammonia-ammonium chloride buffer was required for the estimation. Total hardness for a number of water samples was also determined.

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Zusammenfassung Calcium und Magnesium werden allein oder in Mischung (als Summe) mit Hilfe von ÄDTA-Lösung titriert, wobei Aluminon zusammen mit Methylenblau als Indicator dient. Die Bestimmung soll imph-Bereich 8,5–9,9 (NH₄OH-NH₄Cl-Puffer) durchgeführt werden. Sie eignet sich auch zur Gesamthärte-Bestimmung in Wasserproben.

     

Spectrophotometric titration of mercury(II) with ethylenedithiodiacetic acid

Summary Mercuric ions may be determined by titration with ethylenedithiodiacetic acid at a wavelength of 260 nm at any pH less than 1. The method is simple, rapid, and selective, and is applicable in solutions of high electrolyte concentration. Mercury(II) can be determined down to 1.5×10^–5 M with a relative standard deviation less than 2%.

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Zusammenfassung Quecksilber (II) läßt sich mit Äthylendithiodiessigsäure bei 260 nm und pH1 titrieren. Das Verfahren ist einfach, rasch und selektiv. Es läßt sich auch für Lösungen mit hoher Elektrolytkonzentration anwenden. Hg(II)-Konzentrationen über 1,5×10^–5 M sind mit einer relativen Standardabweichung unter 2% bestimmbar.