Measurement of pH. Definition, standards, and procedures (IUPAC Recommendations 2002)

The definition of a “primary method of measurement ” has permitted a full consideration of the definition of primary standards for pH, determined by a primary method (cell without transference, Harned cell), of the definition of secondary standards by secondary methods, and of the question whether p...

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Published in:Pure and applied chemistry 2002-01, Vol.74 (11), p.2169-2200
Main Authors: Buck, R. P., Rondinini, S., Covington, A. K., Baucke, F. G. K., Brett, Christopher M. A., Camoes, M. F., Milton, M. J. T., Mussini, T., Naumann, R., Pratt, K. W., Spitzer, P., Wilson, G. S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aqueous solutions
International System of Units
Measurement methods
Uncertainty
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Summary:The definition of a “primary method of measurement ” has permitted a full consideration of the definition of primary standards for pH, determined by a primary method (cell without transference, Harned cell), of the definition of secondary standards by secondary methods, and of the question whether pH, as a conventional quantity, can be incorporated within the internationally accepted system of measurement, the International System of Units (SI, Système International d’ Unités). This approach has enabled resolution of the previous compromise IUPAC 1985 Recommendations [ , 531 (1985)]. Furthermore, incorporation of the uncertainties for the primary method, and for all subsequent measurements, permits the uncertainties for all procedures to be linked to the primary standards by an unbroken chain of comparisons. Thus, a rational choice can be made by the analyst of the appropriate procedure to achieve the target uncertainty of sample pH. Accordingly, this document explains IUPAC recommended definitions, procedures, and terminology relating to pH measurements in dilute aqueous solutions in the temperature range 5-50 °C. Details are given of the primary and secondary methods for measuring pH and the rationale for the assignment of pH values with appropriate uncertainties to selected primary and secondary substances.
ISSN:0033-4545
1365-3075
DOI:10.1351/pac200274112169