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smile.gif posted on 28-9-2016 at 19:27
Eh-pH diagram


How to find out the correct pH from Eh-pH diagram to precipitate a metal compound from solution ? Does the Eh impact it by any means?:o
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[*] posted on 29-9-2016 at 04:49


I had to look up what Eh means. I know these as Pourbaix diagrams.

Now I don't know what your question means.

There are two axes which together describe the system you are looking at. The two parameters - Ph and oxidation potential uniquely define a point on the diagram. The diagram then tells you what species are thermodynamically stable under those conditions. (Of course a system may take time to reach equilibrium: the diagram is not about kinetics.)

I did not think they were difficult diagrams to read.



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[*] posted on 29-9-2016 at 18:45


Do not try too hard, This question is for experts
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[*] posted on 9-10-2016 at 13:25


Hi Veerenyadav,
look at the chart linked below and pH is read along the bottom X axis and solubility on the vertical Y axis.
for example Copper is least soluble at just over a pH of 9.0 and will precipitate copper hydroxide the best at that pH. Hope this clarifies a bit.

http://www.porexfiltration.com/files/theroetical-solubility-...

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