The determination of metallic iron in the presence of fayalite

Abstract

In a proposed new procedure the sample is treated with bromine, the excess of bromine removed, and the residue extracted with methanol. After filtration the filtrate is evaporated to remove methanol and the bromides are dissolved in hydrochloric acid for determination of metallic iron. The oxide residue from the filtration is fused in sodium peroxide and then dissolved in hydrochloric acid for the determination of iron present either as oxide or silicate. Iron in the hydrochloric acid solutions from the residue and filtrate is determined either by titration with standard potassium dichromate solution or by atomic-absorption spectrometry.