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BS 2511:1970

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Methods for the determination of water (Karl Fischer method)
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Language(s)

English

Published date

30-04-1970

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Foreword
Methods
1 Scope
2 Double burette method using an electrometric end
    point
3 Single burette method using an electrometric end
    point
4 Single burette method using a visual end point
5 Determination of water in ketones
6 Determination of microgramme quantities of water
Appendix
A Notes on sampling for the determination of low
    water contents
Figures
1 Suggested alternative forms of reaction vessel
2 Series circuit for double burette apparatus
3 Mains operated shunt circuit for double burette
    apparatus
4 Apparatus for single burette system using an
    electromagnetic end point
5 Apparatus for single burette system using a visual
    end point
6 General assembly (showing microburette)
7 Detail of titration vessel (alternative design)
8 Electrical circuit
9 Dry-box assembly
10 Automated assembly
11 Sampling apparatus

Preparation and standardization of Fischer reagent; its application to determination of water in various substances including ketones; double and single burette method with electrometric endpoints; single burette method with visual end point; determination of microgramme quantities of water. Notes on sampling for determination of low water contents.

This British Standard specifies methods for the preparation and standardization of Fischer reagent and its application to the determination of water in a variety of substances.

Committee
ISE/1
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 68/728 DC (06/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, January 2011. (12/2010)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
36
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current

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