Abstract
Abstract A method for determining biuret in urea and mixed fertilizers by using a cupric ion selective electrode (CISE) has been developed to take advantage of the simplicity of the apparatus. The method is based on the same principle as the atomic absorption spectrophotometric (AAS) method, 2.091-2.093: formation of a biuret-copper complex, elimination of excess copper, and determination of complexed copper. However, some changes were needed to eliminate starch and alcohol interferences. The method was tested for ruggedness and then compared with the AAS method for 4 fertilizer samples. Averages and variances were equivalent at the 99% confidence level according to t- and F-tests. A collaborative study is recommended to compare behavior of both methods in different laboratories.
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