Table 5 Details of analytical reagents.

From: Impact of carbon nanotubes on chloride diffusion in cement mortar under temperature gradient conditions

Reagent

Purpose

Specifications

Nitric acid (HNO3)

Solvent for sample dissolution

65% purity

Silver nitrate (AgNO3)

Chloride titration

≥ 99.9% purity

Sodium chloride

Standard solution preparation

≥ 99.5% purity

Methyl orange

Titration indicator

Suitable for analytical use

Water

Solvent and diluent

Reverse osmosis water (Type III - ASTM D1193)