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Theoretical COD of KHP

The oxygen needed to fully oxidise potassium hydrogen phthalate: about 1.175 mg O₂ per mg KHP (often quoted as 1.176). A 425 mg/L KHP solution therefore has a COD of about 500 mg/L.

  • Also: KHP COD standard
  • Also: potassium hydrogen phthalate COD

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