Carbon black sodium carbonate titration

The lithium carbonate concentration was measured by acidimetric titration with methyl orange indicator. The calcium sulfate and calcium hydroxide concentrations were determined by titration with disodium dihydrogen Versenate [the disodium salt of (ethylenedinitrilo) tetraacetic acid], with added magnesium chloride. A buffer of ammonium chloride in ammonium hydroxide was employed. The indicator was Erio-chrome Black T. A special high purity calcium carbonate in hydrochloric acid was used as a standard. Because of the high concentration of sodium sulfate it was con-... 

A carbon black sample is treated with excess of iodine. The excess iodine is then titrated with a sodium thiosulfate solution. The result is expressed as adsorbed iodine per unit of mass of the sample. The iodine number depends on amount of volatiles, surface porosity, and extractables. The iodine number correlates with the nitrogen specific surface area. It is a simple method used to evaluate the quality of carbon black. 

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