The solution for all turbidimetric

and color-indicated titrations

DP5 Phototrode
The DP5 Phototrode is the latest advance-
ment of the well established Phototrodes from
METTLER TOLEDO. For the first time, the unique
features of the DP5 allow the switching be-
tween 5 different wavelengths for the indication
of various titrations.

For many titration tasks, such as the automated

determination of metal ions with EDTA, photome-
tric indication using a color indicator is the best
solution. In addition, the detection of turbidity
changes is frequently used for titrations, e.g.
for the automated determination of surfactant
content. METTLER TOLEDO offers a multitude of
methods for various applications using the DP5
Phototrode.

Innovative development on a well proven basis

An optimized outer casing guarantees better use
of the DP5, independent of the selected titration
stand or sample changer. The main innovation,
however, is hidden inside and allows the use of
one DP5 for all turbidimetric and color-indicated
titrations.

A small rainbow
DP5 Phototrode
Dark green, green, orange, light red, red in ad-
dition to the wavelengths 555nm and 660nm,
the DP5 Phototrode covers the wavelengths
520nm, 590nm and 620nm. Now when se-
lecting a suitable color indicator for your sample,
Ordering Information
a multitude of new possibilities arises, all using
Phototrode....................................................................................................... DP5 a single sensor.
The standard delivery includes the Y cable and an appropriate power supply unit.
In agreement with existing standards
Replacement parts: According to EN 196-2 (1994), some cement
Mirror assembly.22684 components such as Fe(III), Al(III) or Ca(II) must
2 Mirrors, sealings.. 999192 be analyzed by titration with EDTA or EGTA. The
Removable cones.. 22986 wavelengths specified by the standard are 520nm
Y Cable (connection of the DP5 to the power supply and the titrator)........ 51109905 and 620nm, respectively. The DP5 Phototrode
Power Supply Europe 100-250 Volt / 9 Volt... 51191597 together with METTLER TOLEDO titrators now
Power Supply USA 100-250 Volt / 9 Volt....51191598 easily fulfils all requirements.
Power Supply UK 100-250 Volt / 9 Volt..... 51191599
Your investment is protected
Optional accessories: The classical two-phase titration is sometimes the
Two-phase titration beaker.. 51107655 only possible solution for the analysis of various
Steel probe (for use in aggressive solutions)...999186 surfactants. Existing accessories like the two-
phase titration beaker, as well as methods deve-
loped by METTLER TOLEDO for this purpose, can
continue to be used with the DP5 Phototrode.
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Selection of typical applications

Wavelength Compound to be determined Titrant Indicator Conditions Remarks
Fe(III) als Fe2O3 EDTA Sulfosalicylic acid 47.5 C Analysis of cement
pH 1.5 components according
to EN 196-2 (1994)
Al(III) als Al2O3 EDTA o-PAN slightly boiling Analysis of cement
520 nm pH 3.0 components according
to EN 196-2 (1994)
Ca(II) als CaO EGTA or Calcein pH 12.5 Analysis of cement
EDTA (alternatively) components according
to EN 196-2 (1994)
Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) CPC or Turbidimetric pH 3.0 Method M603*
Hyamine 1622 indication
Calcium and Magnesium con- EDTA Eriochrome black T pH 10 (for Calcium and Method M069*
tent in water (total hardness) (at pH 10) and Magnesium) and pH 12
Murexide (at pH 12) (Calcium)
Chondroitin sulfate CPC Turbidimetric indication Phosphate buffer pH 7.2 Analysis of chondroitin
555 nm (dietary supplement) sulfate according to
USP26 (NF21, 2003)
Free complexing agents in CuSO4 Murexide Alkaline environment Method M063*
electroless copper bath
Nickel in electroless EDTA Murexide pH 10 Method M066*
nickel bath
Strong acid content in NaOH Phenolphthalein
aqueous solution
Cadmium (II) in aqueous EDTA Xylenol orange Hexamethylentetraamine
solution buffer
Carboxyl groups in PET KOH (in benzyl alcohol) Bromophenol blue Solvent: Chloroform: Method M206*
590 nm phenol 3:2
Lead nitrate in aqueous EDTA Xylenol orange 20% Urotropine buffer
solution
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) DPI Self-indicating titration 2% Oxalic acid solution
in aqueous solution
Ca(II) as CaO EGTA or Murexide pH 12.5 Analysis of cement
EDTA (alternatively) components according to
EN 196-2 (1994)
620 nm
Mg(II) as MgO DCTA or Methylthymol blue pH 10.5 Analysis of cement
EDTA (alternatively) components according to
EN 196-2 (1994)
Chondroitin sulfate CPC Turbidimetric indication Phosphate buffer pH 7.2 Analysis of chondroitin
(dietary supplement) sulfate according to
USP26 (NF21, 2003)
Zinc in aqueous solutions EDTA Eriochrome black T Buffer pH 10 Borate or ammonia
buffer
660 nm
Calcium and Magnesium EDTA Eriochrome black T pH 10 (for Calcium and Method M069*
content in water (at pH 10) and Calcon Magnesium) and pH 12
(total hardness) (at pH 12) (Calcium)
Sulphate in aqueous solutions Barium perchlorate Dimethylsulfon-azo III pH 3.0 Precipitation titration
with solvent water:
acetone = 1:1
* Electronic copies of the methods can be found in LabX titration or on the internet (http://www.mt.com)

DP5 Two-phase
Phototrode titration beaker

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