Two sequential injection titration systems with spectrophotometric detection have been developed. The first system
for determination of ascorbic acid was based on redox reaction between ascorbic acid and permanganate in an acidic
medium and lead to a decrease in color intensity of permanganate, monitored at 525 nm. A linear dependence of peak
area obtained with ascorbic acid concentration up to 1200 mg l1 was achieved. The relative standard deviation for 11
replicate determinations of 400 mg l1 ascorbic acid was 2.9%. The second system, for acetic acid determination, was
based on acid/base titration of acetic acid with sodium hydroxide using phenolphthalein as an indicator. The decrease
in color intensity of the indicator was proportional to the acid content. A linear calibration graph in the range of 2/8%
w v1 of acetic acid with a relative standard deviation of 4.8% (5.0% w v1 acetic acid, n/11) was obtained. Sample
throughputs of 60 h1 were achieved for both systems. The systems were successfully applied for the assays of ascorbic
acid in vitamin C tablets and acetic acid content in vinegars, respectively.
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