Volumetric titration: A step-by-step guide to correct results

Titration is one of the most basic analytical methods for chemical analysis.

However, even power users sometimes struggle with the quality of their titrations. In this expert webinar, we explore the basics of volumetric titration and present tips and advice to help you make sure that your titration results are always precise and reproducible. The following topics will be addressed:

What is the most suitable titration method for my sample or sample matrix?

• Photometric vs. potentiometric titration

• Direct vs. back (residual) titration

• End point vs. equivalent point titration

Hardware selection

• Sensor/burette size/stirrer

Reagent selection

• Buffer solutions/titrant/standard reference reagents

Method development & validation

• Titration modes & parameters

• Method validation (selectivity, linearity, accuracy & reproducibility)

Key learning objectives

• How to select the proper hardware and the right chemistry for your titrations

• How to optimize titration performance depending on your application

• How to verify the suitability and accuracy of a titration method

• How to convert manual titration methods into automated procedures

Who should attend?

This webinar will be of particular interest to people in charge of developing or qualifying volumetric titrations, especially lab technicians, lab managers and quality assurance professionals

Presenter: Dr. Christian Haider (Head of Competence Center Titration, Metrohm AG)

Dr. Christian Haider joined Metrohm AG in the year 2002 as Application Specialist Titration. As Head of the Competence Center Titration he leads a team of product managers, product specialists and application chemists for all different titration techniques, pH and conductivity measurement, titration automation and software.

Presenter: Angela Schwehn (Chemical Laboratory Technician, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany)

Angela Schwehn is a chemical laboratory technician in the Life Science R&D department at Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. She has more than 15 years of experience in modern volumetric titration and Karl Fischer titration and is responsible for the development of new reagents and standards in the field of volumetric titration and Karl Fischer titration.

Presenter: Sarah Thomas (Editorial Team, SelectScience)

Sarah studied biology at the University of Bath, UK, and has worked in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Department of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis. As a member of the Editorial team, Sarah plays an integral role in shaping the content on SelectScience.

Presenter: Ellie Abbott (Editorial Team, SelectScience)

Ellie studied biochemistry at the University of Nottingham, UK, and has previous experience working in management consultancy. As a member of the Editorial team, she now plays an integral role in shaping the content on SelectScience.