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ANALYTICAL METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF COPPER IN MERCURY

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4231423
The impurities present in the mercury are oxidized with compressed air in an elevated temperature and obtained as an acid solution by passing the mercury in the form of a very fine spray through a dilute solution of nitric acid. The copper in the acid solution of the impurities is determined absorptiometrically as the diethyl dithiocarbamate complex. The method is applicable to the determination of copper in mercury containing from 2 to 150 mu g of copper per 100 g of mercury. Concentrations outside this range can be determined by suitable adjustment of the sample aliquot. (auth)
Research Organization:
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority. Industrial Group. Capenhurst Works, Capenhurst, Ches., England
NSA Number:
NSA-14-002409
OSTI ID:
4231423
Report Number(s):
IGR-198(O/CA)
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English