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Training-Workshop in Wastewater Analysis RLC Laboratory, Robinsons Place Manila, Ermita , Manila September 17 21, 2012
by Diana C. Galicia
Lets review
Sn2+ Sn4+
Reducing agent
2Fe2+
Oxidant
Because of its unique chemical properties, Potassium dichromate (K2Cr2O7) is the specified oxidizing agent in the Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater.
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Selection of Method
Open-Reflux Method
This method is suitable for wastes where large sample size is preferred.
A sample is reflux in strongly acidic solution for with a known excess of K2Cr2O7 for 2 hours after which the remaining unreduced K2Cr2O7 is titrated with ferrous ammonium sulfate
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Selection of Method
Selection of Method
Closed Reflux Method 1. Titrimetric Method This procedure is applicable to COD values between 40 and 400 mg/L. The sample is place in a tube or ampules and digested in a block heater with holes at 150+ 2C. After digestion, the sample is transferred to a beaker for titration
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Selection of Method
Closed Reflux Method 2. Colorimetric Method During digestion, the chromium changes from the hexavalent (VI) state to the trivalent (III) state. Both of these species are colored and absorb in the visible region of the spectrum.
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Selection of Method
2. Colorimetric Method
Dichromate ion (Cr2O72-) absorbs strongly in the 400-nm region Chromic ion (Cr3+) absorbs strongly in the 600-nm region
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Selection of Method
2. Colorimetric Method
COD values of 90 mg/L or less is determined by following the decrease in Cr2O72- at the maximum working absorption of 420 nm. COD values between 100 and 900 mg/L, increase in Cr3+ in the 600-nm region is determined.
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Selection of Method
2.Colorimetric Method The dichromate ion (Cr2O72-) absorbs strongly in the 400-nm region, whereas the chromic ion (Cr3+) absorption is much less. The chromic ion (Cr3+) absorbs strongly in the 600-nm region , whereas the dichromate has nearly zero absorption.
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For samples containing significant levels of these species, stoichiometric oxidation can be assumed from a known initial concentration of the interfering species and correction can be made to the COD value obtained.
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Reflux apparatus Consisting of 250-ml erlenmeyer flask with ground-glass 24/40 neck and 300mm jacket Liebig West condensers with 24/40 ground-glass joint, and a hot plate.
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Reflux Apparatus
Iron stand Condenser Clamp Rubber Tubing
Hot Plate
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Apparatus Blender Pipets, Class A, wide-bore Digital burette Analytical balance Acid Dispenser
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Reagents
Standard Potassium dichromate solution, 0.04167M This reagent undergoes a six-electron reduction reaction, thus the equivalent concentration is 6 x 0.04167M = 0.2500N
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Reagents
Sulfuric acid reagent A mixture of reagent grade Ag2SO4 and concentrated H2SO4 at the rate of 5.5g Ag2SO4 /kg H2SO4. Silver sulfate acts as a catalyst. Straightchain aliphatic compounds are oxidized effectively in the presence of silver sulfate.
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Reagents
Ferroin indicator solution Tris(1,10-phenanthroline)iron(II) This complex is an iron (II) chelate. Three bidentate 1-10, phenanthroline ligands coordinate to a ferrous ion, giving the formula:
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or Fe(phen)3 2+
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Standard ferrous ammonium sulfate (FAS) titrant Fe(NH4)2(SO4)26H2O Also known as Mohrs salt.
In titrations, FAS undergoes a simple one electron oxidation to ferric ion.
Reagents
Fe3+ + e Fe2+
E=0.77V
Stability The atmospheric oxidation of ferrous ion is quite rapid in neutral solution but slow considerably as the acidity is increased. Preparation and Storage Reagents are available in primary standard-grade purity, and dissolves readily in acidic solution to yield Fe2+ . FAS should not be oven dried as it decomposes on heating.
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FAS
FAS
Dilute 10 ml K2Cr2O7 to 100 ml. Add 30 ml concentrated sulfuric acid and cool. Titrate with FAS using 0.10 to 0.15 ml (2 to 3 drops) ferroin indicator.
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Reagents
Mercuric sulfate, HgSO4, crystals or powder Mercuric sulfate is added to the sample before digestion for complexing the chloride ion that interferes with the test. Mercury salts used in the COD determination creates hazardous waste and should be contained and treated correctly.
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Reagents
Sulfamic acid required only if the interference of nitrite is to be eliminated. Potassium hydrogen phthalate (KHP) standard HOOCC6H4COOK
KHP has a theoretical COD of 1.176 mg O2/mg. This solution is stable when refrigerated, but only for approximately one week. Check for visible biological growth before use.
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Treatment of Samples
COD of >50 mg O2/L: Blend samples if total suspended solids is present and pipette 20 ml into 250-ml refluxing flask. COD of >900mg O2/L: Use smaller sample volume diluted to 20 ml.
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Procedure
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Weigh approximately 0.4 g HgSO4 and transfer to Erlenmeyer flask. Add appropriate sample volume to the flasks. Run blank and QC standard together with the sample.
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Procedure
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Add several glass beads, and very slowly add 5.0 ml of sulfuric acid reagent, with mixing to dissolve HgSO4. Add 10 ml of 0.25N K2Cr2O7 solution and mix.
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Procedure
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Attach flask to condenser and turn on cooling water. Add remaining sulfuric acid reagent (30ml) through the open end of the condenser. Continue mixing and swirling while adding sulfuric acid reagent.
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CAUTION!!!
Mix reflux mixture thoroughly before applying heat to prevent local heating of flask bottom and a possible blowout of flask contents.
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Procedure
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Cover end of condenser with a small beaker to prevent foreign material from entering the refluxing mixture and reflux for 2 hours.
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Procedure
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Procedure
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Procedure
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Procedure
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Cool to room temperature and titrate excess K2Cr2O7 with FAS using 3 drops of ferroin indicator to the first sharp color change from blue-green to reddish brown as the endpoint.
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During the titration, the Fe2+ in the titrant reacts with the chromic ions: 3Fe2+ + Cr6+ 3Fe3+
yellow
Cr3+
green
Ferroin indicator reacts with Fe2+ but no color with Fe3+. Thus, when reduction of Cr6+ to Cr3+ is complete, Fe2+ reacts to form the ferroin complex.
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Procedure
For low COD sample: Use standard 0.004167M or 0.0025N K2Cr2O7. Titrate with standardized 0.025M FAS. Exercise extreme care with this procedure because even a trace or organic matter on the glassware or from the atmosphere may cause gross errors.
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Procedure
For low COD sample:
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Chemical Reactions
When oxygen is used as the primary standard oxidant in the oxidation of potassium acid pthalate, the equation below describes the reaction, KC8H5O4 + 7.5O2 8CO2 + 2H2O + KOH
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Seven and one-half molecules of oxygen (O2) consume one molecule of KHP. On weight basis, the theoretical oxygen demand for KHP is 1.175 mg O2 per mg KHP
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References
SMEWW 21st Edition. 2005. APHA, AWWA. WEF Analytical Chemistry Principles and Techniques. Hargis
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