Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Development of a standardized analytical protocol for determination of chlorite concentration using_x000D_ thiourea dioxide

Agreement Number:

EGP2

Agreement Value:

$8,696.00

Agreement Date:

Oct 18, 2017 -

Organization:

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

Location:

Manitoba, CA

Reference Number:

GC-2017-Q3-00634

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

Grant or Award spanning more than one fiscal year (2017-2018 to 2018-2019).

Recipient's Legal Name:

Herbert, David (University of Manitoba)

Program:

Engage Plus Grants for universities

Program Purpose:

Acccurate and robust analysis of oxychlorine compounds in water is essential to the effective deployment ofx000D
chlorine-based water treatment. The current standard methods are inadequate for the discrimination ofx000D
molecular species such as chlorine dioxide (ClO2) from ionic compounds such as chlorite (ClO2-) and chloratex000D
(ClO3-). The development of a simple method with reasonable error, accuracy for field use, and reliability inx000D
laboratory settings has the potential to greatly enhance quality control. The proposed Engage Plus project willx000D
build on the previously funded Engage collaboration between inorganic chemists at the University of Manitobax000D
and the water-purification experts at Osorno Enterprises, Inc., a Winnipeg-based bio-environmental companyx000D
and industry leader in water quality and disinfection, specializing in tailored solutions for small communities,x000D
hospitals and industry. The proposed project will expand on results from the Engage collaboration tox000D
standardize a new method for chlorite determination in water using commercially available, easy-to-handlex000D
reagents. A successful project outcome would benefit Osorno by developing a standard methodology forx000D
quality control in oxychlorine production.