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imit test of Sulphate is based on the reaction of soluble sulphate with
barium chloride in presence of dilute hydrochloric acid to form barium sulphate
which appears as turbidity.
Dil HCI
Cl" BaCl, ———* _BaS0, ¥+ Ba"
Due to the formation of precipitates, the solution appears turbid and the extent of
turbidity depends on the amount of sulphates present. If the turbidity produced by
the test is less than that of standard, it means that the sample contains sulphates
within the prescribed limits.
Procedure:
* Assolution of the substance is acidified with HCI, diluted to volume and treated
with Barium sulphate reagent ( a solution of Barium chloride containing alcohol
and a small proportion of Potassium sulphate) and the turbidity (due to the
formation of Barium sulphate) is compared with that produced by addition of the
reagent to a standard solution containing a definite quantity of sulphuric acid.
> If the turbidity produced by the test solution has been less than standard
turbidity, the sample would pass the limit test for sulphate. Pee Beira
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Observation
* Both the Nessler cylinders viewed transversely against a black background,
* Any turbidity produced is noted.
Result
= If the opalescence produced in the test is less intense than that of standard
opalescence, the sample passes the limit test for chloride and vice versa. (eels NOMS akan oral eps
PRINCIPLE:
+ Potassium permanganate gives pink color in an aqueous solution which
interferes with the general limit test.
+ To decolorize potassium permanganate it is reduced by heating with ethanol,
and the precipitate formed is removed by filtration.
+ The colorless filtrate obtained is subjected to the limit test.
