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How to Perform a Titration

Titration measures concentration.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Titration measures concentration. In short: clean; fill; measure, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Clean and rinse the burette.

  2. Fill with titrant.

  3. Measure the sample.

  4. Add indicator.

  5. Titrate to the endpoint.

  6. Calculate and record.

Safety reminders for chemical technicians

  • Read SDS before using chemicals
  • Use fume hoods and PPE
  • Label all containers
  • Dispose of waste properly

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