Untersuchungen an reagenzien zur photometrischen zinnbestimmung

The formation of complexes between tin(IV) and o-diphenols, and o-hydroxyquinones, has been studied spectrophotometrically. Simple o-hydroxyquinones do not react with tin(IV), chloranilic acid gives an SnR₂ complex, and o-diphenols give SnR₃ complexes. The reactions of tin(IV) with hydroxyxanthene dyes to give coloured products were considered for their possible analytical utility: the pH range, absorption spectrum, solubility and composition of the complexes were investigated, and the stability constants determined. Analytical procedures have been developed for tin and checked for precision and sensitivity: gallein and hydroxyhydroquinonephthalein (dihydroxyfluorescein) are to be recommended.