14. Preparation of 50% NaOH Solution and Standard Solutions
14.1 Dissolve 162 g of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) in 150 mL of carbon dioxide-free water. Cool the solution to 25°C and filter it through a hardened filter paper or other suitable medium. Alternatively, commercial 50% NaOH solution may be used.
14.2 To prepare a 0.1 N solution, dilute 5.45 mL of the clear solution to 1 L with carbon dioxide-free water, mix well, and store it in a tight polyolefin container.
15. Standardization
15.2 To standardize a 0.1 N solution, weigh accurately 0.95 ± 0.05 g of the dried KHC4H4O4 and transfer it to a 500-mL conical flask. Add 100 mL of carbon dioxide-free water, stir gently to dissolve the sample, add 3 drops of a 1.0% solution of phenolphthalein in alcohol, and titrate with NaOH solution until the color matches that of an endpoint color standard.