0.05 M EDTA Solution Preparation and Standardization

Preparation and Standardization of 0.05 M EDTA Solution by using disodium edetate and Eri Chrom Black T as an indicator in Pharmaceutical Labs.

EDTA, which stands for Edathamil, or Ethylene diamine tetra acetic Acid, is a well-known substance used in managing and treating heavy metal toxicity.

Preparation of 0.05 M EDTA Solution:

To prepare a 0.05 M EDTA Solution, start by carefully measuring around 18.60 grams of disodium edetate and transferring it into a 1000 mL (1-liter) high-quality volumetric flask. Next, dissolve the disodium edetate in enough purified water and fill up the flask with purified water.

Standardizing the 0.05 M EDTA Solution:

Method 1:

• Precisely weigh about 0.10 grams of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) and put it into a conical flask.
• Dissolve it in 3.0 mL of diluted hydrochloric acid (10% v/v HCl) and 10.0 mL of purified water.
• Boil the solution for approximately 10 minutes. Let it cool, and then dilute it to 50.0 mL with purified water (free from CO₂).
• Use a dropper to add a few drops of Eri Chrom Black T indicator.
• Titrate the solution with the 0.05 M disodium edetate (EDTA) until you reach the endpoint.
• Keep a record of the volume of disodium edetate solution used during titration.
• Repeat the same procedure two more times.

Method 2:

• Take around 0.40 grams of granulated zinc (Zn) and gently mix it with 12 milliliters of diluted hydrochloric acid (HCl) and 0.05 milliliters of bromine water.
• Heat it a bit to make sure the excess bromine evaporates. Let it cool and then add enough water to make a total of 200.0 milliliters.
• Transfer 20.0 milliliters of this solution into a special flask and almost balance its acidity by adding 2M sodium hydroxide (2M NaOH).
• Fill it up to about 150.0 milliliters with purified water. Add some ammonia buffer with a pH of 10.0 to dissolve any solid, and put in an extra 5.0 milliliters.
• Finally, mix in 50.0 milligrams of mordant black-II mixture and titrate it with the disodium edetate solution until the solution turns green.

Calculation:

• Every milliliter of 0.05M disodium edetate is equal to 0.00327 grams of Zn.
• Do this molarity measurement three times, and then find the average (the results shouldn’t differ by more than 0.2%).
• Keep the solution standardized, ideally every 15 days.

Molarity Formula:

Validity & Precautions of EDTA Solution:

• The solution is good for 30 days from when it’s prepared, and it’s best to re-standardize it every 15 days or when necessary.
• cautious: Check for any changes in the solution’s appearance, like color changes, fungal growth, or sediment.

Preparation of 0.1 M disodium edetate:

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