Accurate titration experiments are something to look for at the end of the experiment, and it begins with using high-quality laboratory chemicals. It doesn't matter where you are at; you could be running a secondary school laboratory, a research facility, or an industrial laboratory.
Having the right reagents is critical for obtaining reliable results. At Sciencelab Limited, we supply a wide range of laboratory chemicals, glassware, and equipment trusted by educational institutions and laboratories across Kenya.
If you're looking to do titration experiments, here are seven chemicals that you will need.
1. Titrants
A titrant is an accurately prepared standard solution (meaning a solution of known concentration) that is used to measure the concentration of another chemical.
When performing a titration experiment, the lab tech usually dispense titrant from a burette into the analyte solution, continuing until they have completed the reaction.
Once complete, the known concentration of the titrant can be used to calculate the concentration of the sample in the flask.
The titrants can be further divided by 3 categories:
Acid Titrants
Base Titrants
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Barium Hydroxide [Ba(OH)₂]
Redox Titrants
Common titrants in an academic and research laboratory are Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH), Hydrochloric Acid (HCl), or Potassium Permanganate (KMnO).
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Schools, universities, and industrial labs require high-quality titration chemicals to get reliable results. Luckly, all these chemicals are in our store, and you can easily purchase them. Get quality control and precise lab results.
2. The Analyte
The analyte is the solution or substance which needs to be titrated, usually it sits in a flask, and the titrant will be dispensed into it.
When this occurs, the two substances will react with each other, and the lab technician will be trying to determine the precise concentration or composition of the sample.
Examples of common analytes that you can buy from us include the Acetic acid and use a base such as NaOH to determine its concentration. Sodium Chloride (NaCl), Potassium Chloride (KCl), Iron (II) Sulfate (FeSO₄), Hydrogen Peroxide (H₂O₂) and Oxalic Acid (H₂C₂O₄) are also the most common also.
3. Indicator
Indicators usually tell you when to stop if a titrant solution and analyte solutions could be perfectly combined without issue and with only the slightest chemical change at the equivalence point, titration would be a simpler process.
But, as this is not always the case, we use chemical indicators. These compounds will visually signify a change when you have completed your titration, meaning that the titrant has successfully neutralized all the analytes.
Common Lab Indicators:
4. Distilled Water/Deionized water:
Distilled water or deionized water is a crucial part of many titration procedures and helps prevent inaccuracies. Why is it so important? The water is highly purified and free from dissolved minerals, contaminants, and impurities that could interfere with chemical reactions.
This will allow you to have accurate results at the end of the titration experiment. We have the deionized water which is usually packed from 5 Liters (KES 400) and 20 Liters (550).
Conclusion
Titration is achieved by using quality chemicals. At Sciencelab, quality is guaranteed and the good thing is that we have all these chemicals in our store. You can place an order by contacting the numbers on our contact us page or visit us at our store located at 13 Chambers Road, Ngara.
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