Presentation Profile
Determination of Water Content in Petroleum using Solubilized Solvents with Karl Fischer Titration
Currently Scheduled: 1/18/2018 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Room: Room 382 B
Main Author
Bruce Herzig - Millipore Sigma
- George McLean - Mettler Toledo
Abstract:
Water content in petroleum products can be difficult. Let us show you how saturated hydrocarbons in most cases can be titrated according to standard methods. When overcoming solubility problems of non-polar or weakly polar substances, the addition of a solubilizer to the solvent is necessary. Learn more about why long-chain and cyclic hydrocarbons, long-chain alcohols and chloroform are recommended. In addition, petroleum products are mixtures of long-chain or aromatic hydrocarbons and are hardly soluble in methanol. Learn more about which solubilizers to use for water determination by Karl Fischer and when a KF oven technique should be utilized.
