SCHEDULE 2Methods of analysis

Part II

6.DETERMINATION OF THE NEUTRALISING VALUE IN LIMING MATERIALS

REAGENTS

3.

3.1

Hydrochloric acid, 0.5 M solution.

3.2

Sodium hydroxide, 0.5 M solution (carbonate free).

3.3

Phenolphthalein indicator solution: dissolve 0.25 g phenolphthalein in 150 ml 95% ethanol and dilute with water to 250 ml.