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Orthophosphate Determination

Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2010 9:07 am
by misslondon
1) After acid hydrolysis, why is there a need to neutralize the water sample with NaOH? What happens if the water sample wasn't neutralize prior to the addtion of the reagent?

2) Why can't you stand the sample for more than 30 minutes?

Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 1:00 am
by tom jupille
Because not everyone is familiar with the exact procedure to which you are referring, can you provide more details?