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Nessler reagent reactions
« on: March 31, 2014, 08:12:12 AM »
Which ions react with Nessler reagent?
Besides ammonium, I think that sulphate react, too, but I am not sure.

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Re: Nessler reagent reactions
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Re: Nessler reagent reactions
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2014, 11:16:03 AM »
I remember that some (an)ion can mask the test for ammonia, but I can't recall which one. I would tip on one of these: chloride, sulphate, nitrate. Does someone know something about this?

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Re: Nessler reagent reactions
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2014, 11:20:10 AM »
Probably Chloride, because HgCl is unsolouble. Sulfate and Nitrate is no problem.

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Re: Nessler reagent reactions
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2014, 11:56:37 AM »
That's it. Thank you.

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