Copper (II) as an Amperometric Indicator: Determination of Thorium

Abstract

It has been demonstrated that copper (II) is an attractive amperometric indicator for the titration of small amounts of thorium in solution. EDTA was used as the titrant. Best results are obtained in the titration when the mole ratio of thorium to copper is high. The method should be applicable to several other metal ions that form more stable EDTA complexes than does copper.