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  • BS 2511:1970

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    Methods for the determination of water (Karl Fischer method)

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    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  30-04-1970

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Co-operating organizations
    Foreword
    Methods
    1 Scope
    2 Double burette method using an electrometric end
        point
    3 Single burette method using an electrometric end
        point
    4 Single burette method using a visual end point
    5 Determination of water in ketones
    6 Determination of microgramme quantities of water
    Appendix
    A Notes on sampling for the determination of low
        water contents
    Figures
    1 Suggested alternative forms of reaction vessel
    2 Series circuit for double burette apparatus
    3 Mains operated shunt circuit for double burette
        apparatus
    4 Apparatus for single burette system using an
        electromagnetic end point
    5 Apparatus for single burette system using a visual
        end point
    6 General assembly (showing microburette)
    7 Detail of titration vessel (alternative design)
    8 Electrical circuit
    9 Dry-box assembly
    10 Automated assembly
    11 Sampling apparatus

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    Preparation and standardization of Fischer reagent; its application to determination of water in various substances including ketones; double and single burette method with electrometric endpoints; single burette method with visual end point; determination of microgramme quantities of water. Notes on sampling for determination of low water contents.

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    This British Standard specifies methods for the preparation and standardization of Fischer reagent and its application to the determination of water in a variety of substances.

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    Committee ISE/1
    Development Note Supersedes 68/728 DC (06/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, January 2011. (12/2010)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current

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