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Explain the principles of the metal ion indicators used in EDTA titration
Metal Ion Indicators:
1. There are several methods to determine end point in EDTA titrations. The most common method is to use metal ion indicator.
2. A metal ion indicator is a compound whose color changes when it binds with metal ion
3. For example: analysis of Mg+2 ion
Erichrome Black T common metal ion indicator is added to the Mg+2 to form a red complex. As EDTA is added, it reacts first with free Mg+2 ion and then with the small amount of red colored Mgindicator complex. At this stage the Mg+2 ion unbounded with indicator and Strongly binds with EDTA. So the color of the complex changes with red to blue which indicates end point of the titration.
Mg+2 + erichorme black T (Indicator) (Blue) ----------> Mgindicator complex (red color)
Mg.indicator (red color) + EDTA (colorless) ----------> Mg.EDTA (Colorless) + Indicator (Blue)
Examples of metal ion indicators are Erichrome black T, Blue - Black T, Calcon, Catechol Violet, etc........