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ICUMSA Method GS6-7 (2007)

 

The Determination of Potassium and Sodium in Sugar Beet by Flame Photometry – Official

First Issued 2002, Last Revised 2006, Last Rewritten 2006-12-15

 

1 Scope [1]

This method, based on those of Carolan[2], Carruthers and Oldfield [3], Drago et al. [4] and Kubadinow [5,6], is used for the determination of the contents of potassium and sodium in sugar beet brei after extraction and defecation using lead acetate or aluminium sulphate respectively.

For ecological and health reasons, the defecation using lead acetate should be avoided whenever possible.

 

Online Access to ICUMSA Method GS6-7 (2007)

Access to the online Version of ICUMSA Method GS6-7 (2007) can be obtained from the Sugar Industry Website, operated by Bartens. The online access for two years costs EUR35 (+ 19 % VAT for German and EU citizens without EU VAT No.).