DETERMINATION OF PHOSPHORUS IN ORGANIC COMPOUNDS ON THE CENTIMILLIGRAM SCALE.

Abstract

Samples, of average weight less than 100 micrograms, are decomposed in a sulphuric-perchloric acid mixture in an open tube. The quantity of phosphate formed is measured by the absorbance of the phosphovanadomolybdate complex at 315 micrograms. Results are usually within + or - 0.3% absolute of the calculated value. Solids and involatile, non-hygroscopic liquids, some containing Br, F, N or Si, were successfully analysed, but some fluorinated compounds resist acid attack. Advantages and disadvantages of the determination of phosphate by Uv absorption are discussed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0477253

Entities

People

  • A. J. Christopher
  • T. R. F. W. Fennell

Organizations

  • Royal Aircraft Establishment

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Acids
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Organic Compounds
  • Organophosphorus Compounds
  • Perchloric Acid
  • Phosphorus

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

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  • Analytical Chemistry