Many titrations are still often performed manually because regulations require a titration to continue until the color changes; in other words, the endpoint must not be indicated by a pH electrode or a metal electrode. Guessing shades of red, orange, purple, etc., however has an end, as such titrations can now be automated with a new optical sensor, the Metrohm Optrode.

The optrode features eight different wavelengths for a wide measuring range, it is 100% solvent resistant thanks to a glass shaft, and it is very easy to handle.

The new photometric sensor can be used for many applications. Typical applications include:

• Photometric titrations in accordance with USP and Ph. Eur. (nonaqueous)
• Determination of carboxyl end groups (nonaqueous)
• TAN/TBN in accordance with ASTM D974 (nonaqueous)
• Chloride in silicone products (nonaqueous)
• Sulfate determination
• Fe, Al, Ca in cement
• Water hardness (total hardness and Ca/Mg)
• Chondroitin sulfate in accordance with USP

The Optrode can be used on both new and existing Metrohm titration systems as well as on titrators from other manufacturers.

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