| Abstract: | In a search for a more rapid method for the determination of tantalum in rocks and minerals, an intensive study was made of the tantalum-pyrogallol reaction recommended by Platanov and Krivoshlikov, and a better modified spectrophotometric procedure is given. The improved method consists in measuring the absorbancy of the tantalum-pyrogallol complex at 325 m?? in 4N hydrochloric acid and a fixed concentration (0.0175M) of ammonium oxalate. Beer‘s law is followed for the concentration range up to 40 ?? per ml. Sensitivity in terms of molar absorbancy index is 4775. Most interferences are additive in character and readily correctable. Separations or major corrections are required in the presence of significant amounts of molybdenum, tungsten, antimony, and uranium. The method has been successfully applied to three ores previously analyzed by gravimetric techniques. The method affords greater speed, sensitivity, and reproducibility in the determination of tantalum in rocks and minerals. A more reliable technique for preparing standard solutions of tantalum has been developed. |
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| Citation Author: | Dinnin, J. I. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Analytical Chemistry |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Ultraviolet spectrophotometric determination of tantalum with pyrogallol; 1953; Article; Journal; Analytical Chemistry; Dinnin, J. I. |
| Citation Start Page: | 1803 |
| Citation Volume: | 25 |
| Citation Year: | 1953 |
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| Text: | Ultraviolet spectrophotometric determination of tantalum with pyrogallol; 1953; Article; Journal; Analytical Chemistry; Dinnin, J. I. |
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| Date Other: | Thu, 1 Jan 1953 00:00 -0600 |
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