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Dissolved O₂ measures the gas concentrations of oxygen from the depths of interest. This measurement can be measured using the Winkler method via iodometric titration because dissolved oxygen does not directly oxidize iodide to iodine and a multi-step reaction in which manganese acts as an intermediate “transfer” agent. <ref name = "Winkler1888">Winkler, L. W. (1888). *Die Bestimmung des im Wasser gelösten Sauerstoffes*. Berichte der Deutschen Chemischen Gesellschaft, 21(2), 2843–2854. https://doi.org/10.1002/cber.188802102122</ref>. | Dissolved O₂ measures the gas concentrations of oxygen from the depths of interest. This measurement can be measured using the Winkler method via iodometric titration because dissolved oxygen does not directly oxidize iodide to iodine and a multi-step reaction in which manganese acts as an intermediate “transfer” agent. <ref name = "Winkler1888">Winkler, L. W. (1888). *Die Bestimmung des im Wasser gelösten Sauerstoffes*. Berichte der Deutschen Chemischen Gesellschaft, 21(2), 2843–2854. https://doi.org/10.1002/cber.188802102122</ref>. | ||
== Measuring Dissolved O2 in 60 mL == | |||
1. Prepare Chemicals | |||
a. Winkler 1 (MnCl₂) Solution | |||
Dissolve 40 g MnCl₂·4H₂O in MQ water and make up to 100 ml in a volumetric flask. | |||
The reagent is stable for an extended period but should be stored protected from light. | |||
b. KI Solution | |||
Dissolve 15 g KI in the minimum amount of MQ water possible (warm gently if necessary). | |||
c. KOH Solution | |||
Separately, dissolve 30 g KOH in the minimum amount of MQ water possible. | |||
d. Winkler 2 Solution | |||
Combine KI and KOH solutions and fill up to 100 mL. | |||
e. Sulfuric Acid 50% | |||
Carefully add the same amount of concentrated sulfuric acid to MQ water (add only very small amounts, as the solution heats up strongly; cool in an ice bath if necessary). Do not forget the stir bar. | |||
f. Sodium Thiosulfate Solution (0.01 N) (prepared onboard) | |||
Transfer the ampoule into a 500 ml volumetric flask and fill to 500 ml with MQ water. | |||
This yields a 0.02 mol/L solution. With proper use, the titer is 1 and remains stable for about four weeks. | |||
g. Starch Solution | |||
Dissolve 1 g soluble starch in 100 ml MQ water with heating. | |||
Stable for at least 10 days if stored in a refrigerator. | |||
2. Sample for oxygen by inserting a tube to the bottom of the bottle. Let water flow slowly through until the volume has been replaced about three times (avoid air bubbles). | |||
Remove the hose while water is still flowing. | |||
3. Fix the | |||
Revision as of 07:18, 15 May 2026
| Oxygen Concentration |
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| Approach: Winkler titration (iodometric) |
| Context: discrete measurement |
| Spatial scale: mL |
| Temporal scale: in situ |
| Units: mmol O2 L-1 |
| Community captured: all |
| Co-measurements: temperature, salinity, depth |
Method Overview
Dissolved O₂ measures the gas concentrations of oxygen from the depths of interest. This measurement can be measured using the Winkler method via iodometric titration because dissolved oxygen does not directly oxidize iodide to iodine and a multi-step reaction in which manganese acts as an intermediate “transfer” agent. [1].
Measuring Dissolved O2 in 60 mL
1. Prepare Chemicals a. Winkler 1 (MnCl₂) Solution Dissolve 40 g MnCl₂·4H₂O in MQ water and make up to 100 ml in a volumetric flask. The reagent is stable for an extended period but should be stored protected from light.
b. KI Solution Dissolve 15 g KI in the minimum amount of MQ water possible (warm gently if necessary).
c. KOH Solution Separately, dissolve 30 g KOH in the minimum amount of MQ water possible.
d. Winkler 2 Solution Combine KI and KOH solutions and fill up to 100 mL.
e. Sulfuric Acid 50% Carefully add the same amount of concentrated sulfuric acid to MQ water (add only very small amounts, as the solution heats up strongly; cool in an ice bath if necessary). Do not forget the stir bar.
f. Sodium Thiosulfate Solution (0.01 N) (prepared onboard) Transfer the ampoule into a 500 ml volumetric flask and fill to 500 ml with MQ water. This yields a 0.02 mol/L solution. With proper use, the titer is 1 and remains stable for about four weeks.
g. Starch Solution
Dissolve 1 g soluble starch in 100 ml MQ water with heating.
Stable for at least 10 days if stored in a refrigerator.
2. Sample for oxygen by inserting a tube to the bottom of the bottle. Let water flow slowly through until the volume has been replaced about three times (avoid air bubbles).
Remove the hose while water is still flowing.
3. Fix the
- ↑ Winkler, L. W. (1888). *Die Bestimmung des im Wasser gelösten Sauerstoffes*. Berichte der Deutschen Chemischen Gesellschaft, 21(2), 2843–2854. https://doi.org/10.1002/cber.188802102122