Quantitative studies in complex chemistry. Part 1 electrometric methods

Abstract

Methods for the determination of stability constants are considered with particular reference to the method of pH titration. Mathematical derivations proposed by several authors are discussed and rationalised by using a common symbolism. The use of acid association constants is advocated in preference to dissociation constants. The authors' current work on the beryllium/oxalate system is used to illustrate the methods. Suggestions are made for the application of the fundamental data to problems in chemical processing and analytical chemistry.