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Karl Fischer water content analysis
Water is the most important element on our planet. But there are products in which water does more harm than good. These primarily include petrochemical products such as fuels, lubricants and oils and chemical industry products e.g. plastics and paints. However, the water content in products also plays a major role in pharmaceutical products, foodstuffs, environmental analysis and paper and film production.
Karl Fischer titration is a widely used method for determining the water content in various samples. It is a precise method for determining the water content in products and minimising these risks.
Why water content measurement plays an important role in industry:
Measuring water content to ensure product quality and processing properties and to optimise production processes
Prevention of corrosion on metal or machine parts
Impairment of the lubricity of lubricants, leading to increased wear and possible failures
Accelerate the ageing of lubricants, which reduces the efficiency and performance of lubricants
Lead to operational disruptions and safety risks, especially in critical applications such as petrochemicals and aerospace
Karl Fischer titration is a specific method for the quantitative determination of water. It can be used in various matrices and offers high accuracy and sensitivity. The method is based on the reaction of water with iodine and sulphur dioxide in a methanolic solution.
For samples with high water contents, we use volumetric titration. For samples with very low water contents (in the ppm range), coulometric titration is more suitable.
Typical areas of application are
Water determination in oils
Water determination in lubricants
For enquiries about these analyses, please contact our laboratory team at anfrage@industrial-lab.de or get in touch with your contact person:
Head of Team Organics
02762 9740 - 35
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Head of department
Organics / REM
02762 9740 - 28
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