Titrausanalyysin

Titrausanalyysin, also known as titration, is a common laboratory method used to determine the concentration of a solution. It involves the gradual addition of a known concentration of one solution (the titrant) to another solution (the analyte) until the reaction between them is complete. This point is known as the equivalence point, where the moles of the titrant added are equal to the moles of the analyte present.

The process typically involves the use of an indicator, a substance that changes color at a specific pH, allowing the observer to visually determine the endpoint of the reaction. The volume of titrant added at the equivalence point is used to calculate the concentration of the analyte using the stoichiometry of the reaction.

Titration can be used to determine the concentration of acids, bases, and other substances that can undergo a chemical reaction. It is a precise and accurate method, widely used in various fields such as chemistry, biology, and environmental science. There are different types of titrations, including acid-base, redox, and complexometric titrations, each suited to different types of analytes and reactions.