Preparation and standardization of 0.02 N Sodium Hydroxide USP Volumetric Solution

Preparation and standardization of 0.02 N Sodium Hydroxide USP Volumetric Solution

1.  PREPARATION:

Take 20 ml 1 N Sodium hydroxide and dilute with to 1000 ml with carbon dioxide free water. 

2. STANDARDISATION:

Accurately weigh about 0.1 g of Potassium biphathalate, previously crushed lightly and dried at 120°C for 2 hours, and dissolve in 75 ml of carbon dioxide free water. Add 2 drops of Phenolphthalein TS, and titrate with the Sodium hydroxide solution to the production of a permanent pink colour.

Each 204.22 mg of Potassium biphthalate is equivalent to 1 ml of 1 N Sodium hydroxide.

Calculation:

Normality (N) = [Weight of KHC8H4O4 (in g)]/ [0.20422 x Titration reading (in ml)]

Limit: 0.02 N ± 5 % (0.019 N – 0.021 N)

3. PREPARATION OF INDICATORS / REAGENTS :

a. Phenolphthalein TS:

Dissolve 1 g of Phenolphthalein in 100 ml of alcohol.

4. STORAGE CONDITION:

Store in glass stoppered bottles.

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