Single-point titrations: Part II. Experimental determination of bases

An acid—base mixture is described which has linear pH response when titrated with strong base. The concentrations of the separate components in the mixture are given. Determinations of bases in the tange 0.05 M—0.25 M with a relative standard deviation of less than 0.5 % are reported. The method of preparing the mixture as well as some interferences of high salt concentrations in the sample are discussed.     

Single-point titrations: Part 4. Determination of acids and bases with flow injection analysis

A single-point titrimetric system for acids and bases based on the flow injection principle is reported. The sample (30 μl) is introduced into a water stream with a pneumatic injector; this stream reacts with a linear acidic or basic buffer solution in a merging stream, and the peak height is recorded potentiometrically with a glass electrode in a flowthrough cell. The peak maxima are a linear function of the acid or base concentration in the range 0.01–0.1 M. At a sampling rate of 180 samples per hour, the relative standard deviation is less than 1%. The method can be used at sampling rates as high as 720 samples per hour.     

Single-point potentiometric titrations with ion-selective electrodes

A single-point potentiometric titration method is described for the determination of silver(I), chloride and sulphate with ion-selective electrodes. Relative standard deviations in the range 0.1–1.25% can be obtained, depending on the quality of the electrodes used.     

The learning machine in quantitative chemical analysis: Part 2. Potentiometric titrations of mixtures of three bases

Computer-calculated curves for the titration of mixtures of one strong base and two weak bases are used in the training and testing of a linear learning machine. The results indicate that multicategory classifiers can be calculated from a computer-generated training set of titration curves in which a random error of ±0.01 unit in the pH values is introduced. The relative error in the predictions for concentrations of bases not included in the training set was of the orderof ± 1% for concentration ratios up to 10:1 when δpK_b for the weak bases exceeded 1 pK unit and for K_b1 ? 5 × 10^-4 and K_b2 ? 10^-9. Calculation of the first derivative of the volume of titrant versus pH curves as a preprocessing step was necessary to obtain this accuracy for the weak bases, whereas the volume of titrant versus pH curves had to be used directly in the determination of the strong base. Predictions of concentrations of actual samples were in agreement with the computer-calculated results.     

The determination of penicillins by titrations with mercury(II) solution.

A simple technique, involving two titrations with mercury(II) solutions, is described for the determination of penicillins and their degradation products. The first titration, at pH 4–5 on an untreated penicillin solution, gives the amount of degradation products; the second titration, on a hydrolysed solution at the same pH, gives the sum of the degradation products and penicillin degraded during the hydrolysis. Enzymic hydrolysis is superior to alkaline hydrolysis for penicillinase-sensitive penicillins. Enzyme-resistant penicillins should be hydrolysed with alkali at optimum conditions, e.g. for cloxacillin at pH 13.5 for 5 min. A standard deviation of less than 0.5 % was obtained for the penicillins investigated. The method is absolute; calibration with standard penicillin is not necessary.     

Conductometric and potentiometric titrations of nitrogen bases in non-aqueous solvents

This paper describes an experimental study of the conductometric and potentiometric titrations of nitrogen bases in non-aqeous media. It is shown that for bivalent bases the factors governing the shape of the titration curve are the same as those previously found for dibasic acids, viz. solvent, acid anion, temperature, and distance between basic groups. With the aid of this knowledge a new indifferent solvent system for potentiometric titrations has been developed, which is very attractive for the analysis of mixtures of bases.     

Conductometric titrations of organic bases with boron tribromide in aprotic solvents

Conductance curves are presented for the reactions between organic bases and boron tribromide in the non-aqueous solvents, thionyl chloride, nitrobenzene and thiophosphoryl chloride. Interpretations of the data on the basis of the electronic theory are suggested. The reactions re stoichiometric and should find application in analytical chemistry.     

Iodine--iodide reference electrode for potentiometric titrations of bases in acetic acid

The suitability of the half-cell Pt/I2, KI in glacial acetic acid as reference electrode for potentiometric titrations of weak bases in the same medium was investigated. This electrode is easily prepared. It has been found very convenient in use and performing at least as well as the best electrodes used for the same purpose. Some phenomenological aspects of the behaviour of the above half-cell, of interest for the use as the reference electrode in the laboratory practice have been observed, that show important differences respect aqueous medium and other organic solvents.     

Titrimetric applications of multiparametric curve-fitting : Part 1. Potentiometric titrations of weak bases with strong acids at extreme dilutions

A multiparametric curve-fitting procedure is described for locating the equivalence point of a potentiometric titration and is applied to data obtained in titrations of acetate ion with hydrochloric acid over a wide range of concentrations (down to 6.5 · 10^-5M acetate). It does not depend on the existence of a point of inflection on the titration curve, and therefore yields useful results in titrations of this very weak base at concentrations well below that at which the point of maximal slope disappears. Three parameters are involved: the concentration of the base being titrated, the concentration dissociation constant K_a of its conjugate acid in the medium employed, and the apparent activity coefficient y_H⁺ of hydrogen ion in that medium, and all three of these must be evaluated when a new supporting electrolyte is employed. In 3.0 M potassium chloride at 24°, the apparent activity coefficient of hydrogen ion is 1.746₀, and this value permits data obtained in titrations of other or unknown bases in this medium to be interpreted by two-parameter fits. The value of K_a for acetic acid in this medium is 1.313₄ · 10^-5M; by means of these two numerical values routine titrations of acetate in this medium can be interpreted by one-parameter fits. It is possible to locate the equivalence point with an accuracy and a precision that cannot be approached by other techniques and even to obtain useful and reliable results under conditions so unfavorable that other techniques fail completely.     

Titrations with piezoelectric monitoring : Part 2. Compleximetric titrations and precipitation titrations

A piezoelectric detector is used to monitor titration reactions involving complex formation or precipitation. Analytes at concentrations down to 10^?4 mol 1^?1 can be determined. The frequency shift in the compleximetric titrations is affected by the composition of the solution, the buffer and competing ligands present in the solution. Factors influencing the frequency shift in the precipitation titration are also investigated.     

The determination of organic bases with hexanitrodiphenylamine: Part I General study

A yellow solution of hexanitrodiphenylamine produces orange or red colour with organic bases. The different intensities of the orange and red colours are sufficiently characteristic to permit the quantitative determination of several organic bases.     

Coulometric titrations of bases in propylene carbonate using hydrogenpalladium and deuteriumpalladium generator electrodes

The application of hydrogen and deuterium ions obtained by anodic oxidation of hydrogen and deuterium dissolved in palladium, for the coulometric determination of bases (both individual and in mixtures) in propylene carbonate, is described. The current-potential curves at a palladium anode for supporting electrolyte indicator, titrated bases, hydrogen dissolved in palladium and deuterium dissolved in palladium showed that hydrogen and deuterium are oxidized at much less positive potentials than the oxidation potentials of other substances present in the solution. The generated H⁺ and D⁺ ions were used for the titration of bases (pyridine, quinoline, triethylamine, n-butylaniline, 2,2′-dipiridyl and aminopyrine) with visual and potentiometric detection. The oxidation of hydrogen and deuterium proceeded with 100% current efficiency. Two-component mixtures of bases (aliphatic + aromatic amine) were titrated successfully by using two indicators, Eosin and Crystal Violet. The relative error of the determination with respect to each individual base determination, was less than 2.5% for quantities of bases ranging from 1 to 3 mg.     

Acid-base titrations of schiff bases in deuteriomethanol as studied by1H NMR

The Schiff bases of salicylaldehyde and pyridoxal 5-phosphate with amino compounds were studied by¹H NMR in CD₃OD by using a glass electrode for the control of acidity. This study makes a new contribution for the elucidation of the structures of pyridoxylidene Schiff bases and gives additional data on the¹H NMR of the compounds that have not been available from the related studies in aqueous solutions.     

Photometric titrations. VIII

Summary Cadmium and zinc can be determined in one solution in the following manner. The sample is adjusted to p_H 9.4 with an ammonia-ammonium chloride buffer so that the total ammonia concentration is 0.01–0.03M. Zincon is added to attain a concentration of 0.06–0.18 mg/ml. The titration is performed photometrically at about 620 nm with EGTA as the titrant. The titration curve obtained shows two breaks which are related to the consecutive titration of cadmium and zinc. The influence of calcium impurities in the reagents used has been studied and a pre-titration method is proposed to deal with small calcium blanks. Calcium may also be added to the sample in order to obtain a titration curve which shows three breaks, which are related to the consecutive titration of cadmium, calcium, and zinc.

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Zusammenfassung Cadmium und Zink lassen sich nebeneinander in einer Lösung bestimmen. Man bringt die Probe durch Zusatz von Ammoniak-Ammoniumchlorid-Puffer auf p_H 9,4, so daß die totale Ammoniakkonzentration 0,01- bis 0,03-m ist. Pro ml werden 0,06 bis 0,18 mg Zincon zugesetzt, dann wird mit EGTA [Äthylenglykol-bis-(-aminoäthyläther)-N,N,N,N-tetraessigsäure] bei etwa 620 nm photometrisch titriert. Die Titrationskurve zeigt zwei Knickpunkte, die der aufeinanderfolgenden Titration von Cadmium und Zink entsprechen. Der Einfluß von Calcium-Verunreinigungen in den verwendeten Reagenzien wurde untersucht und eine Vortitration zur Bestimmung kleiner Calcium-Blindwerte vorgesehlagen. Man kann auch der Probe Calcium zusetzen und erhält dann eine Kurve mit drei Knickpunkten, entsprechend den aufeinanderfolgenden Titrationen von Cadmium, Calcium und Zink.

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Résumé On peut doser le cadmium et le zinc sur une seule solution de la manière suivante. On ajuste le p_H de l'échantillon à 9,4 par un tampon ammoniaque-chlorure d'ammonium de façon que la concentration totale en ammoniaque soit de 0,01–0,03M. On ajoute de la zincone jusqu'à l'obtention d'une concentration de 0,06–0,18 mg/ml. On effectue un dosage speetrophotométrique à 620 nm en utilisant l'EGTA comme agent titrant. La courbe de titrage montre deux points anguleux correspondant à la teneur en cadmium et en zinc. Après avoir étudié l'influence du calcium à l'état d'impuretés dans les réactifs utilisés, on propose une méthode de prétitrage pour faire les essais à blanc avec de petites quantités de calcium. On peut également ajouter du calcium à l'échantillon afin d'obtenir une courbe de titrage avec trois points anguleux relatifs aux titrages consécutifs du cadmium, du calcium et du zinc.

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See reference 1 for paper VII of the series.

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Dedicated to Prof.A. A. Benedetti- Pichler on the occasion of his 70th birthday.     

Successive determination of thorium and rare earths by complexometric titrations

Thorium can be determined quantitatively by EDTA in the presence of the light rare earths but not in the presence of the heavy rare earths. The successive determination of thorium and heavy rare earths with diethylenetriaminepenta-acetic acid (DTPA) has been found to be feasible and is described. The direct successive determination of thorium and rare earths by combined titration with DTPA and N-yethylethylenediaminetriacetic acid (HEDTA) is also discussed.     

High frequency titrations: The silver-thiocyanate reaction

A high frequency (oscillometric) method for the titrimetric determination of small amounts of silver at dilutions down to $\text{1}\text{4000}$M with ammonium or potassium thiocyanate is described. Reverse titrations in the same order of dilution are also feasible. Oscillometric studies on the formation of soluble mercuric thiocyanate and of the sparingly soluble zinc tetracyanatomercuriate(l1) are in progress.     

Spectrophotometric extractive titrations for the determination of traces of metals

A modification of extractive titrations, spectrophotometric end-point determination, is proposed. There is no need to discard the organic layer after each extraction because specially constructed titration cells are used. Precise, rapid and selective determination of microgram amounts of single cations, and in favourable cases pairs of cations, is possible.     

Preliminary studies of precipitation titrations of organic compounds using polarovoltric end-point indication : Part III. Titration of nitrogen bases with iodine

Precipitation titrations of a number of organic bases have been carried out in acid solution with iodine. The influence of several factors, principally the pH value, on the stoichiometry of the reaction has been examined.     

Method for determination of the equivalence point in potentiometric titrations

A method is developed for calculating the end-point and the ionization constant in a potentiometric titration. The influence of dilution is studied. The method is compared with the procedure of KOLTHOFF and that of HAHN.