Abstract
The results of a test of interlaboratory comparability for the determination of copper complexation capacity and copper-ligand complex formation constant are presented. Eight water samples comprising, six natural waters, a synthetic ligand solution and a blank solution were analysed by seven laboratories using their own methods of complexation titration. Given the wide variation that might have been possible, relatively good comparability was demonstrated amongst the variety of methods for determining copper complexation capacity. The complexation capacity data largely satisfied the predefined criterion of agreement to within 50%. This provides support for the use of metal speciation criteria in the regulation of copper in the environment. Data for the determination of complex formation constants were of poorer comparability, ranging between 10(7) and 10(12) for the same water.
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