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The reaction between germanium(IV) and Pyrocatechol Violet (PCV) in th
e presence of cationic surfactants in strong acid media (up to 8 M sul
furic acid) has been studied. Some peculiarities of complexing are exp
lained, and a procedure has been developed for spectrophotometric dete
rmination of total imidazoline cationic surfactants in sulfuric acid e
tching baths.