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Redox titration, also known as oxidation-reduction titration, is a quantitative chemical analysis technique used to determine the concentration of an analyte by performing a redox reaction. In this method, a solution of known concentration, called the titrant, is gradually added to a solution of the analyte until the reaction is complete. The endpoint of the titration is usually indicated by a sudden change in color, which can be observed directly if a suitable indicator is used, or indirectly through instrumental methods such as potentiometry.

The principle behind redox titration lies in the transfer of electrons between the analyte and the titrant. One substance is oxidized, losing electrons, while the other is reduced, gaining electrons. The stoichiometry of the balanced redox reaction is crucial for calculating the unknown concentration. Common titrants include oxidizing agents like potassium permanganate or ceric sulfate, and reducing agents like sodium thiosulfate or ferrous ammonium sulfate.

Redox titrations are widely applied in various fields, including environmental monitoring to determine the concentration of pollutants, pharmaceutical analysis for drug quality control, and food industry for assessing the nutritional content or spoilage. The accuracy and precision of redox titrations depend on factors such as the choice of indicator, the rate of titrant addition, and the purity of the reagents.