Determination of Fe(III), Cu(II) and Cd(II) in Different Water Sources

The book "Determination of Fe(III), Cu(II) and Cd(II) in Different Water Sources" by Mai Sadek offers a comprehensive analysis of the extraction and spectrophotometric determination of iron(III), copper(II), and cadmium(II) ions in various water sources. It presents innovative methods based on the formation of colored ternary complexes, using 1,10-phenanthroline and Eriocrome Black-T or Tartrazine as mixed reagents. The procedures are optimized through the use of the cationic surfactant cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) to enhance the sensitivity and accuracy of the measurements. Additionally, the book addresses a case study approach to tackling the impacts of iron on the Nile water, particularly concerning the discharge of large amounts of waste from iron and steel plants in Helwan. Solutions are discussed under conventional treatment technologies to address this environmental issue.