Amperometry with two polarisable electrodes-XI Determination of bismuth by EDTA titration

Optimum conditions have been found for a highly selective determination of bismuth via EDTA titration with biamperometric indication of the end-point. The influence of the applied potential, pH and stirring on the accuracy and selectivity of the determination has been studied. In a medium of 0.4M nitric acid only high concentrations of iron(III) and copper(II) interfere with the determination of bismuth. Zirconium, thallium(III) and indium interfere even in small concentrations. The average error of the determination of 5-100 mg of bismuth (when titrated with 0.05M EDTA solution) is +/-0-1 % rel. and for the determination of 0.5-10 mg it is +/-0.3% rel. (0.005M EDTA). The method has been verified by the analysis of a Wood's metal of known composition.