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I need to know what dissipates into the air during a salt analysis
titration. I do this at work without a hood and I am wondering what I am breathing. The company's MSDS sheets show nothing about chemical
reactions.
The test uses - Silver Nitrate (0.2N), Ferric Alum Indicator, Nitric
Acid and Potassium Thiocyanate Solution (0.1N). If you can't get the
answer, do you know other resources where I can get information?
Thank you,
Barbara Berghoff
You don't mention what salt you are testing. Here is the general chemistry found by searching www.google.com.
https://www.riccachemical.com/getTechTip.aspx?id=17
Except for the slight smell from the nitric acid, nothing should be in the air based on the information you have given. If the salt solution is impure, that impurity might cause an odor.
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Dr. Henry Boyter, Jr.
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No homework, biochemistry, or other schoolwork! The question will be rejected. If you have not searched www.google.com, do so before posting. If you are a student, give your grade and course. Everyone, explain the purpose and context for the question.
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Chemistry (non-biochemistry), environmental science, occupational health and safety, environmental regulation and management, environmental engineering, and wastewater engineering. I'm the Director of Environmental, Health, and Safety and the Director of Research at the Institute of Textile Technology.
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Chemistry (non-biochemistry), environmental science, occupational health and safety, environmental regulation and management, environmental engineering, and wastewater engineering. I'm the Director of Environmental, Health, and Safety and the Director of Research at the Institute of Textile Technology.
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PhD, MS, BS in Chemistry
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