Comparison of various analytical methods for the determination of trace amounts of copper
Date of Publication
1988
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Subject Categories
Chemistry
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Chemistry
Thesis Adviser
Wyona C. Patalinghug
Abstract/Summary
Three analytical methods for determining trace quantities of copper namely : complexometric, volumetric and atomic absorption spectrophotometric methods were proven to be comparatively reliable and sensitive up to a low concentration limit of 0.2000 ppm. The optimum lower limit was shown to be 0.4000 ppm. At this concentration and above, the 5 error was less than or equal to 1,00%. A concentration of 0.2000 ppm yielded higher % errors up to 5.00%. The copper content of a sample of malungai leaves were treated using the three methods and yield 0.273 - 0.281 ppm. The Cu content of a sea water sample yielded 0.203 - 0.207 ppm using the three analytical techniques. The narrow range of the results further proves the comparative reproducibility and precision of all the three methods.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU17453
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
iv, 41, [5] leaves ; illustrations ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Copper
Recommended Citation
Veluz, I. R. (1988). Comparison of various analytical methods for the determination of trace amounts of copper. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/2973
