Complexometric catalytic titrations using the indicator reaction periodate-triethanolamine

Abstract

The possibility of applying a new indicator reaction, i.e., periodate-triethanolamine, as the indicator in titrations of ethylenediamine- N,N,N′,N′-tetracetic acid (EDTA), 1,2-diaminocyclohexanetetraacetic acid (DCTA), and diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA) with standard manganese(II) sulfate solution (phosphate buffer pH 6.84) has been investigated. The titration course was followed potentiometrically using a perchlorate ion-selective electrode. The optimum conditions for determinations in relation to concentration of the indicator reaction components have been established. Furthermore, the influence of some ions on the possibility of EDTA determination was considered and maximally tolerable concentrations under these conditions were established. The amounts of 0.170–18.00 mg of EDTA, 0.150–16.00 mg of DCTA, and 0.180–19.00 mg of DTPA were determined with a maximal relative standard deviation less than 1.0%. Results are in good agreement with those of comparable methods. Finally, the experimental catalytic titration curves obtained in this way are compared to the simulated ones.