EN 13368-3:2017
(Main)Fertilizers - Determination of chelating agents in fertilizers by chromatography - Part 3: Determination of [S,S]-EDDS by ion pair chromatography
Fertilizers - Determination of chelating agents in fertilizers by chromatography - Part 3: Determination of [S,S]-EDDS by ion pair chromatography
This European Standard specifies a method for the chromatographic determination of the chelating agent [S,S]-EDDS in fertilizers. The method allows the identification and the determination of the total concentration of the water-soluble fraction of this chelating agent. It does not allow distinguishing between the free form and the metal bound form of the chelating agent.
This method is applicable to EC fertilizers containing chelates of one or more of the following micro-nutrients: cobalt, copper, iron, manganese and zinc, covered by Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003 [4]. It is applicable to a mass fraction of the metal chelated of at least 0,35 %.
NOTE 1 The substance EDDS (ethylenediamine-N,N'-disuccinic acid) exists as several different stereo isomeric forms. [S,S] (with CAS Number 20846–91–7), [R,R] and [R,S] optical isomers are possible. [S,S] and [R,R] are mirror images with equal chemical characteristics. However only the [S,S] isomer is biodegradable. When both are present, they form the racemic mixture. The [R,S] isomer (the meso isomer) is only slowly biodegradable.
Only the [S,S]-EDDS isomer is allowed by the Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003. Since the Cu chelate of the [R,R]-EDDS isomer presents the same stability than the [S,S]-EDDS, both should coelute. The absence of [R,S]-EDDS indicates that only a pure isomer ([S,S] or [R,R]) exist. An additional test based on polarimetry can be used to ascertain the isomeric characteristic of the sample, or the standard.
Düngemittel — Bestimmung von Chelatbildnern in Düngemitteln mit Chromatographie — Teil 3: Bestimmung von [S,S]-EDDS mit Ionenpaarchromatographie
Diese Europäische Norm legt ein Verfahren zur chromotographischen Bestimmung des Chelatbildners [S,S]-EDDS in Düngemitteln fest. Das Verfahren erlaubt die Identifizierung und die Bestimmung der Gesamtkonzentration der wasserlöslichen Fraktionen dieses Chelatbildners. Es dient jedoch nicht dazu, zwischen der freien Form und der metallgebundenen Form des Chelatbildners zu unterscheiden.
Dieses Verfahren ist anwendbar für EG-Düngemittel, die einen oder mehrere der folgenden Spurennährstoffe enthalten: Kobalt, Kupfer, Eisen, Mangan und Zink, die der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 2003/2003 [4] unterliegen. Es gilt für einen Massenanteil an chelatisiertem Metall von mindestens 0,35 %.
ANMERKUNG 1 Die Substanz EDDS (Ethylendiamin-N,N'-Bernsteinsäure) existiert in mehreren unterschiedlichen stereo-isomeren Formen. [S,S] (mit CAS Nummer 20846-91-7), [R,R] und [R,S] optische Isomere sind möglich. [S,S] und [R,R] sind Spiegelbilder mit gleichen chemischen Eigenschaften. Jedoch ist nur das [S,S] Isomer biologisch abbaubar. Wenn beide vorliegen, bilden sie ein racemisches Gemisch. Das [R,S] Isomer (das Meso-Isomer) ist nur langsam biologisch abbaubar.
Nur das [S,S]-EDDS Isomer ist durch die Verordnung (EG) Nr 2003/2003 zulässig. Da das Cu Chelat des [R,R]-EDDS Isomers die gleiche Stabilität aufweist wie das [S,S]-EDDS, sollten beide koeluieren. Das Fehlen von [R,S] EDDS weist darauf hin, dass nur ein reines Isomer ([S,S] oder [R,R]) vorliegt. Eine zusätzliche, auf Polarimetrie basierende, Prüfung kann angewendet werden, um die isomere Eigenschaft der Probe oder des Standards festzustellen.
Engrais - Détermination des agents chélatants dans les engrais par chromatographie - Partie 3: Détermination du [S,S]-EDDS par chromatographie d'appariement d'ions
La présente Norme européenne spécifie une méthode de détermination de l’agent chélatant [S,S]-EDDS dans les engrais par chromatographie. La méthode permet l’identification et la détermination de la concentration totale de la fraction soluble dans l’eau de cet agent chélatant. Elle ne permet pas de faire la distinction entre la forme libre et la forme liée du métal de l’agent chélatant.
Cette méthode est applicable aux engrais CE contenant des chélates d’un ou de plusieurs des oligo-éléments suivants : cobalt, cuivre, fer, manganèse et zinc, visés par le Règlement (CE) no 2003/2003 [4]. Elle est applicable à une fraction massique du métal chélaté d’au moins 0,35 %.
NOTE 1 La substance EDDS (acide éthylènediamine-N,N´-disuccinique) existe sous différentes formes stéréo-isomériques. Des isomères optiques [S,S] (portant le numéro CAS 20846-91-7), [R,R] et [R,S] sont possibles. Les isomères [S,S] et [R,R] sont des images miroirs avec des caractéristiques chimiques équivalentes. Cependant, seul l’isomère [S,S] est biodégradable. Lorsque les deux sont présents, ils forment le mélange racémique. L’isomère [R,S] (isomère méso) n’est biodégradable que sur le long terme.
Seul l’isomère [S,S]-EDDS est autorisé par le Règlement (CE) no 2003/2003. Comme le chélate de Cu de l’isomère [R,R]-EDDS présente la même stabilité que le [S,S]-EDDS, il convient que les deux co-éluent. L’absence de [R,S]-EDDS indique que seul un isomère pur ([S,S] ou [R,R]) existe. Un essai supplémentaire basé sur la polarimétrie peut être utilisé pour vérifier la caractéristique isomérique de l’échantillon ou de la solution de calibration.
Gnojila - Določevanje sredstev za kelatiziranje v gnojilih s kromatografijo - 3. del: Določevanje [S,S]-EDDS s kromatografijo ionskih parov
Ta dokument določa metodo za kromatografsko določanje sredstva za kelatiziranje [S,S]-EDDS v gnojilih. Metoda omogoča opredelitev in določevanje skupne koncentracije v vodi topnega dela tega sredstva za kelatiziranje. Ne dopušča razlikovanja med prosto obliko sredstva za kelatiziranje in obliko sredstva za kelatiziranje, vezano na kovino. Ta metoda se uporablja za gnojila EC, ki vsebujejo kelate enega ali več od naslednjih mikrohranil: kobalt, baker, železo, mangan in cink, ki jih zajema Uredba (ES) št. 2003/2003. Uporablja se za masni delež kovinskih kelatov najmanj 0,35 %.
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Fertilizers - Determination of chelating agents in fertilizers by chromatography - Part 3:
Determination of [S,S]-EDDS by ion pair chromatography
Düngemittel - Bestimmung von Chelatbildnern in Düngemitteln mit Chromatographie -
Teil 3: Bestimmung von [S,S]-EDDS mit Ionen-Paarchromatographie
Engrais - Détermination des agents chélatants dans les engrais par chromatographie -
Partie 3: Détermination du [S,S]-EDDS par chromatographie d'appariement d'ions
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13368-3:2017
ICS:
65.080 Gnojila Fertilizers
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 13368-3
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
December 2017
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 65.080
English Version
Fertilizers - Determination of chelating agents in fertilizers
by chromatography - Part 3: Determination of [S,S]-EDDS
by ion pair chromatography
Engrais - Détermination des agents chélatants dans les Düngemittel - Bestimmung von Chelatbildnern in
engrais par chromatographie - Partie 3: Détermination Düngemitteln mit Chromatographie - Teil 3:
du [S,S]-EDDS par chromatographie d'appariement Bestimmung von [S,S]-EDDS mit Ionen-
d'ions Paarchromatographie
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 25 September 2017.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Principle . 4
5 Interferences . 5
6 Reagents . 5
7 Apparatus . 6
8 Sampling and sample preparation . 7
9 Procedure. 7
9.1 Preparation of the sample solution . 7
9.2 Preparation of the calibration solutions . 7
9.3 Chromatographic analysis . 8
10 Expression of the results . 11
10.1 Mass fraction of the chelating agent [S,S]-EDDS . 11
10.2 Fe chelated by [S,S]-EDDS (only for Fe-[S,S]-EDDS straight fertilizers) . 12
11 Precision . 12
11.1 Inter-laboratory test . 12
11.2 Repeatability . 12
11.3 Reproducibility . 12
12 Test report . 13
Annex A (informative) Statistical results of the inter-laboratory tests performed in 2016 . 14
A.1 Test samples . 14
A.2 Inter-laboratory test procedure . 14
A.3 Results and statistical interpretation . 14
Annex B (informative) General procedure for the determination of the titrimetric purity of
the chelating agent using a photometric automatic titrator . 16
Annex C (informative) Polarimetric evaluation of isomeric purity of the EDDS commercial
fertilizers . 17
Annex D (informative) Complete names of chelating agents . 19
Bibliography . 20
European foreword
This document (EN 13368-3:2017) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 260 “Fertilizers
and liming materials”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2018, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by June 2018.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association.
The European Standard EN 13368 Fertilizers — Determination of chelating agents in fertilizers by
chromatography consists of the following parts:
— Part 1: Determination of EDTA, HEEDTA and DTPA by ion chromatography
— Part 2: Determination of Fe chelated by [o,o] EDDHA, [o,o] EDDHMA and HBED, or the amount of
chelating agents, by ion pair chromatography
— Part 3: Determination of [S,S]-EDDS by ion pair chromatography
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies a method for the chromatographic determination of the chelating
agent [S,S]-EDDS in fertilizers. The method allows the identification and the determination of the total
concentration of the water-soluble fraction of this chelating agent. It does not allow distinguishing
between the free form and the metal bound form of the chelating agent.
This method is applicable to EC fertilizers containing chelates of one or more of the following micro-
nutrients: cobalt, copper, iron, manganese and zinc, covered by Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003 [4]. It is
applicable to a mass fraction of the metal chelated of at least 0,35 %.
NOTE The substance EDDS (ethylenediamine-N,N'-disuccinic acid) exists as several different stereo isomeric
forms. [S,S] (with CAS Number 20846–91–7), [R,R] and [R,S] optical isomers are possible. [S,S] and [R,R] are mirror
images with equal chemical characteristics. However only the [S,S] isomer is biodegradable. When both are
present, they form the racemic mixture. The [R,S] isomer (the meso isomer) is only slowly biodegradable.
Only the [S,S]-EDDS isomer is allowed by the Regulation (EC) No 2003/2003. Since the Cu chelate of the
[R,R]-EDDS isomer presents the same stability as the [S,S]-EDDS, both should coelute. The absence of
[R,S]-EDDS indicates that only a pure isomer ([S,S] or [R,R]) exists. An additional test based on
polarimetry can be used to ascertain the isomeric characteristic of the sample, or the standard.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 1482-2, Fertilizers and liming materials - Sampling and sample preparation - Part 2: Sample
preparation
EN 12944-1:1999, Fertilizers and liming materials and soil improvers - Vocabulary - Part 1: General terms
EN 12944-2:1999, Fertilizers and liming materials and soil improvers - Vocabulary - Part 2: Terms
relating to fertilizers
EN ISO 3696, Water for analytical laboratory use - Specification and test methods (ISO 3696)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 12944-1:1999 and
EN 12944-2:1999 apply.
4 Principle
The micronutrients associated with the [S,S]-EDDS present in an aqueous extract of the sample are
replaced by Cu(II). The Cu(II) chelates are separated and determined by isocratic ion-pair high-
performance liquid chromatography. When a copper chelate (anion) is added to a polar fluid (eluent),
containing a large cation, an ion pair is formed. This ion pair is retained by an apolar solid phase
(stationary phase). The strength of the retention depends on the molecular size and its acidity. Then,
each copper chelate presents a characteristic retention time depending on the chelating agent, and it is
separated from the other substances present in the sample. The separation is carried out on a reverse
+
phase silica column and an aqueous solution of TBA (tetrabutylammonium) and copper acetate and
methanol as eluent. The detection is based on photometry at 254 nm.
A derivatization method should be used to form the Cu chelates, so the chelating agent is determined by
the isocratic ion-pair high-performance liquid chromatography here specified.
5 Interferences
No interferences have been detected. Metal chelates with [o,o] EDDHA, [o,o] EDDHMA, HBED, EDDHSA,
EDTA, DTPA, HEEDTA, IDHA, [o,p] EDDHA, lignosulfonates and heptagluconate as well as the chelating
agents do not interfere since after the Cu derivatization they are separated from Cu-[S,S]-EDDS. Since
retention times depend on the column type, any interference should be checked if a mixture with other
chelating or complexing agents is suspected.
For the complete names of the abbreviations of chelating agents used in this document, see Annex D.
6 Reagents
6.1 General.
All reagents shall be of recognized analytical grade. All water used for the preparation of eluents,
standards, and sample solutions shall conform to EN ISO 3696, grade 1 and shall be degassed and free
of organic contaminants. If products with a declared purity of less than 99 % are used for the
preparation of standard solutions, a correction should be made in order to obtain exactly the required
concentration in the solution.
If there is any doubt on the purity of the standard substances, it is necessary to determine it.
For the determination of its concentration, a titrimetric method can be used. See Annex B for a
photometric method using an automatic titrator. Manual titration can also be adequate.
The isomeric purity can be checked using the method indicated in Annex C.
6.2 Sodium hydroxide solution, c(NaOH) = 0,15 mol/l.
Dissolve 3,0 g of NaOH in pellet form in a 500 ml volumetric flask with water (6.1). Dilut
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