BS 2511:1970
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Methods for the determination of water (Karl Fischer method)
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30-04-1970
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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
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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ISE/1
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 68/728 DC (06/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, January 2011. (12/2010)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
36
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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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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