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Boric acid analysis method
Q. I just want anybody help to analyze boric acid, but I need a single but exact method. I will be appreciated if anybody can help.
Thanks a lot,
Carlos Antonio- Guatemala
2002
A. Give a little more info. What kind of solution do you need to analyze?
Greg Conti- Chino Hills, California, USA
2002
A. The method commonly used is as follows: (for Nickel baths) pipette [pipettes on eBay or Amazon [affil links] 2 mls of solution into 250 flask add 2-3 drops bromocresol purple ⇦ this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] titrate with a few drops of 0.1N NaOH ⇦ this on eBay or Amazon [affil links] until solution turns blue add 5-6 grams solid mannitol, this will turn back to green color titrate with 0.1 N NaOH until blue. boric, oz/gal= mls of 0.1 N NaOH X 0.412
Jenn Wright- Dayton, Ohio
2002
A. This has been well covered in 15586.
Trevor Crichton
R&D practical scientist
Chesham, Bucks, UK
2002
Q. I would like to know the role of manitol or sarbitol in the boric acid analysis
Porchezhiyan Vedapurianalyst - Cheyyar, Tamilnadu, India
August 28, 2012
A. The mannitol or sorbitol (I have also seen methods where glycerol is added) forms some kind of complex that increases the acidity of the H3BO3. Otherwise, you couldn't titrate it directly.
Dave Wichern
Consultant - The Bronx, New York
August 29, 2012
A. Dear Mr. Porchezhiyan,
Boric acid reacts with mannitol, xylitol or sorbitol forming a complex with borate, stabilizing the negative charge and increasing the strength of the acid.
This is because boric is a acid so weak that it cannot be measured by visual titration unless the strength is increased somehow.
Hope this can help you solving your issue! Regards,
fasteners manufacturer - Cañuelas, Buenos Aires, Argentina
August 30, 2012
Q. Can anyone guide me to the "methods of analysis for quality control of boric acid?" I am seeking to get a homemade product registered with the Belize Pesticide Control Board... and the application requires this data. Any help and guidance would be most appreciated!
Denise Frank- Belize City, Belize
September 20, 2012
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