volumetric analysis

American  

noun

Chemistry.

1. determination of the concentration, by volume, of a substance in a solution, as by titration.

2. determination of the volume of gases or changes in their volume during combination.

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volumetric analysis British  

noun

1. quantitative analysis of liquids or solutions by comparing the volumes that react with known volumes of standard reagents, usually by titration Compare gravimetric analysis

2. quantitative analysis of gases by volume

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Etymology

Origin of volumetric analysis

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

Such hydrolytic processes as the above are of great importance in analytical chemistry, especially in the understanding of the action of indicators in volumetric analysis.

From An Introductory Course of Quantitative Chemical Analysis With Explanatory Notes by Talbot, Henry P.

The strength of this liquid was found by means of volumetric analysis with a standard solution of argentic nitrate in the usual manner.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 648, June 2, 1888. by Various

After a careful review of the experience thus gained the conclusion has been reached that volumetric analysis offers the better approach to the subject.

From An Introductory Course of Quantitative Chemical Analysis With Explanatory Notes by Talbot, Henry P.

In the oxidation processes of volumetric analysis standard solutions of oxidizing agents and of reducing agents take the place of the acid and alkali solutions of the neutralization processes already studied.

From An Introductory Course of Quantitative Chemical Analysis With Explanatory Notes by Talbot, Henry P.

In one of them, read in 1814, he explains the principles of volumetric analysis, in which he was one of the earliest workers.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" by Various