The Separation of Polythionates with Anion-Exchange Resins

Abstract

1) The distribution coefficient of di-, tri-, tetra-, and penta-thionates between anion-exchange resins and hydrochloric acid solution was measured. The adsorb-ability of the polythionates increases with the number of sulfur atoms in the ion, i. e. pentathionate>tetrathionate>trithionate>dithionate.2) The separation of polythionates was accomplished by the anion-exchange chromatography by the use of hydrochloric acid in various concentrations as the eluant.3) The application of anion-exchange chromatography to the analysis of Wackenroder’s liquid was studied.