Kolorimetrisk

Kolorimetrisk refers to a method of determining the concentration of a substance in a solution by measuring its color intensity. This technique relies on the principle that the color of a solution is directly proportional to the concentration of the colored solute. A colorimeter, the instrument used for this measurement, shines a beam of light through the sample and measures the amount of light absorbed or transmitted. Different wavelengths of light can be used, with the optimal wavelength typically being the one that is most strongly absorbed by the colored substance. The amount of light absorbed is then compared to a calibration curve created using solutions of known concentrations. This calibration curve allows for the determination of the unknown concentration by interpolating the measured absorbance. Kolorimetrisk analysis is a widely used technique in various fields, including chemistry, biology, environmental monitoring, and food analysis, due to its relative simplicity and cost-effectiveness. It is particularly useful for analyzing samples that have a distinct and measurable color. Common applications include measuring the concentration of dissolved oxygen in water, analyzing nutrient levels in soil, and quantifying the amount of certain dyes or pigments.