The indicator properties of the azo dye, 2-[(4-phenylthioacetic acid)a
zo]-1,8-dihydroxynaphthalene-3,6-disulphonic acid, have been investiga
ted to establish its suitability as an indicator in complexometric tit
ration of calcium and magnesium. The pK values of the indicator; the s
toichiometry and stability constant. for the calcium and magnesium com
plexes are reported.