STM D6174 Inorganic Sulfate in Surfactants by Potentiometric Lead Titration

The ASTM D6174 test technique is a standard test method for potentiometric lead titration to determine inorganic sulfat e in surfactants. The purity of an anionic surfactant under test can be estimated using the sulfate content as assessed by this test procedure.... Read More

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    Scope: 

    The ASTM D6174 test method explains how to determine the inorganic sulfate content of surfactants using a potentiometric titration process. It’s for analyzing α-olefin sulfonates, alkane sulfonates, alcohol sulfate, alcohol ether sulfate, alkylbenzene sulfonates, and other similar compounds. Anionic surfactants, including some mentioned, are widely employed in detergent compositions, and their suitability for use is determined by their purity. 

    Test procedure:

    A surfactant sample containing inorganic sulfate is titrated in an ethanolic medium with a standard lead solution in accordance with ASTM D6174. During the titration, a precipitate of lead sulfate is generated. The presence of ethanol and sodium perchlorate reduces the solubility of lead sulfate, intensifying the endpoint. To eliminate the possibility of carbonate interference,  acetic acid is used. An increase in lead ion activity, as measured by a lead-selective electrode,  signals the endpoint. 

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    Specimen size:

    A surfactant sample containing inorganic sulfate is used as a test specimen for the ASTM  D6174. 

    Data:

    V = mL lead titrant ; 

    M = molarity of lead titrant; 

    F = factor; 

    G = weight in grams of surfactant sample taken for analysis; 

    D = dilution factor

    Conclusion:

    The ASTM D6174 test method explains how to determine the inorganic sulfate content of surfactants using a potentiometric titration process. 

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