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Fast pH calculations in aqueous solution chemistry.

M N Pons¹, J L Greffe, J Bordet

¹Laboratoire des Sciences du Génie Chimique, CNRS-ENSIC, 1, rue Grandville, F-54042, Nancy, France.

|March 1, 1983

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A new computational method accurately calculates acid-base neutralization curves using an optimization search. This technique enhances real-time process control in solution chemistry applications.

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Area of Science:

Solution Chemistry
Computational Chemistry

Background:

Accurate computation of acid-base neutralization curves is crucial for chemical process control.
Existing methods may lack the speed or accuracy required for real-time applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel computational technique for determining acid-base neutralization curves.
To provide a fast and accurate method applicable to real-time chemical process monitoring.

Main Methods:

The study introduces an optimization search method for calculating neutralization curves.
The core of the technique involves minimizing the absolute difference between positive and negative charges in solution.

Main Results:

The developed technique provides accurate neutralization curves for acid-base solutions.
The method demonstrates high speed of resolution, suitable for dynamic systems.

Conclusions:

This computational technique offers a robust and efficient approach for analyzing acid-base solutions.
Its accuracy and speed make it particularly valuable for computer-controlled real-time processes in chemistry.