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    PREPARATION OF 4% BORIC ACID WITH SCREENED METHYL RED


    PREPARATION OF 4% BORIC ACID WITH SCREENED METHYL RED

    This is a reagent used in the analysis of protein in the Kjedahl method for collecting the condensed ammonia during distillation.

    It is a useful weak acid for analysis of organic substances

    Procedure

    The procedure to prepare 1000ml 4% Boric acid with screened methyl red is as follows:

    APPARATUS: 500ml Beaker, stirrer, 1000ml volumetric flask

    REAGENT: Deionized water, Boric acid powder, Bromo cresol green, methyl red

    PROCEDURE:

    1.      Weigh 40g of Boric acid (B(OH)3) powder into a 500ml beaker, add 200ml deionized water and stir to dissolve

    2.      Transfer to 1000ml volumetric flask,

    3.      Add 10ml Bromocresol green, 7ml Methyl red, and make up to the mark with deionized water and shake.
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    3. Unknown25 February 2020 at 07:11

      What is the reaction after adding 50ml distilled water and which colour will appears..I

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    5. Kunal27 August 2020 at 05:40

      Can we use boric acid immediately after preparing for nitrogen analysis or we have to wait for 1 day before using?

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    6. Kunal27 August 2020 at 05:41

      Can we use boric acid immediately after preparing for nitrogen analysis or we have to wait for 1 day before using?

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