Titratálható

Titratálható (from the Hungarian verb *titrál*, meaning "to titrate") refers to a substance or solution that can undergo titration, a common laboratory technique used to determine the concentration of a solution by reacting it with a solution of known concentration. The term is primarily used in analytical chemistry to describe analytes or titrants that participate in precise volumetric chemical reactions.

In titration, a titratable substance is typically the analyte, the component whose concentration is being measured. The process involves gradually adding a titrant—a solution of known concentration—until the reaction between the titrant and analyte reaches a stoichiometric endpoint, often indicated by a color change or other detectable signal. The volume of titrant required to reach this endpoint allows for the calculation of the analyte’s concentration.

Titratable substances can include acids, bases, oxidizing or reducing agents, and other compounds capable of participating in well-defined chemical reactions. For example, in acid-base titrations, a titratable acid or base reacts with a titrant of opposite pH character (e.g., a strong base titrating a weak acid). The choice of titratable substance depends on the specific reaction being analyzed, such as neutralization, redox, or complexation.

The concept of titratability is essential in quality control, pharmaceutical analysis, and environmental testing, where accurate concentration measurements are critical. The effectiveness of titration relies on the substance’s ability to react quantitatively and predictably with the titrant, ensuring reliable results. Proper selection of indicators and standardized conditions further enhances the precision of titratable analyses.