Applications of Karl Fischer titration

KF titration is a precise method for determining the quantity of water content in the substance. This method can also be used in the determination of moisture, particularly for water content in various manufacturing processes. In this method Iodine, Pyridine as an organic base, (Dry Methanol) alcohol, sulfur dioxide, and iodine are used, now these days less toxic Karl Fisher Reagent is available, which is pyridine free. 

Karl Fischer titration is generally used for the analysis of the water content in different manufacturing as well as to check the quality control in about all manufacturing processes that required measuring the water/ moisture content in the sample/materials. Karl Fischer titration is used as a robust and reliable method. In the food industry, it is used for the determination of water content in cocoa powder, chips, honey, noodles, fruit juices, and flour, etc. in petroleum manufacturing for all types of kerosene, gasoline, oils, and petroleum, etc. In the cosmetic industry for water determination in the shampoos, toothpaste, lipstick creams, etc, in pharmaceutical manufacturing for active materials, raw substances, tablets, oils, ointments, etc. It is used for the purpose of water determination in the paper, wood wool, silk, and even in construction materials.

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