15 Chromogen/Metal Indicator

BT

BT

Metal Indicator

  • Product code
    B015  BT
  • CAS No.
    1787-61-7
  • Chemical name
    2-Hydroxy-1-(1-hydroxy-2-naphthylazo)-6-nitro-4-naphthalenesulfonic acid, sodium salt
  • MW
    C20H12N3NaO7S=461.38
Unit size Price Item Code
25 g B015-10

Product Description

BT in aqueous solution changes color according to pH: red at pH<6, blue at pH 7-11, and orange at pH>12. Its proton dissociation constants are reported to be pKa2=6.3 and pKa3=11.55 (m=0.08, 20ºC). BT is one of the most commonly used indicators of Ca, Mg, Zn, Cd, Pb, Hg, and rare earth metals for EDTA chelate titration. BT solution turns red in the presence of the metals at pH 10, and then changes to blue at the endpoint of the titration. Cu and Fe(III), as well as Al, Co, and Mn(III), should be masked with KCN because they interfere with the color change. Triethanolamine is also a suitable masking reagent for Al, Fe(III), and Mn(III). Since metal ions such as Mn(III) and Fe(III) oxidize BT, hydroxylamine and hydrochloride should be added to prevent oxidation.

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References

Open References

1) K. Ueno, T. Imamura and K. L. Cheng, "Handbook of Organic Analitical Reagents 2nd Edition", CRC Press, 1992.
2) P. F. Lott, K. L. Cheng and C. H. Kwan, "Spectrophotometric Determination of Thorium with Eriochrome Black T", Anal. Chem., 1960, 32, 1702.

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Specification
Appearance: Black to blackish brown powder
Solubility in water: To pass test (clear, dark reddish purple)
Solubility in Methyl alcohol: To pass test (almost clear, dark reddish purple)
Absorbance in methyl alcohol: ≧ 0.250 (around 520 nm)
Absorbance in borate buffer: ≧ 0.400 (around 620 nm)
Loss on drying (105°C): ≦ 7.0 %
Sensitivity: To pass test
IR spectrum: Authentic
Handling and storage condition
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