We have isolated the complexes of the Schiff bases N-(4-methyl-2-pyridyl)salicylaldimine and N-(6-methyl-2-pyridyl)salicylaldimine with Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and UO2(II) in both aqueous alcoholic and absolute alcoholic solutions. We note different modes of action of these Schiff bases according to the medium used. However, in aqueous alcoholic solution the complexes mentioned have a remarkable capacity for reaction with the substances in solution. We propose two new gravimetric methods for Ni(II) and UO2(II).
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