Sodium Sulfate Determination by Potentiometric Titration (Lead ISE Method)

Sodium sulfate is commonly used in detergents, bath additives, and formulated chemical products as a filler, stabilizer, or functional additive.

Accurate determination of sulfate concentration is essential for:

  • Quality control of formulated products
  • Verification of raw material composition
  • Ensuring product consistency

Potentiometric titration using a lead ion-selective electrode provides a reliable and reproducible method for sulfate determination.

🔬 Why This Method Works

Sulfate ions react with lead ions to form insoluble lead sulfate:

SO₄²⁻ + Pb²⁺ → PbSO₄

The endpoint is detected using a lead ion-selective electrode, where a sharp potential change occurs at equivalence

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Application notesDetergents | bath additives | cosmeticsInorganic acids & mixed acidsTitration

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