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Gravimetric Methods of Analysis Lesson 6  It is a quantitative chemical analysis based on mass measurements of an analyte or its derivatives. Introduction to This type of analysis is used for high- precision and high-accuracy G...

Gravimetric Methods of Analysis Lesson 6  It is a quantitative chemical analysis based on mass measurements of an analyte or its derivatives. Introduction to This type of analysis is used for high- precision and high-accuracy Gravimetric determinations. Analysis Examples include determining moisture content, ash in organic materials, and elements like sulfur, chlorine, or metals. Principles of Gravimetric Analysis The core principle of this analysis is the measurement of mass to determine quantity. Process Overview: 1. Conversion of analyte into an insoluble compound. 2. Isolation and weighing of the product. Its importance in laboratories is high reliability and accuracy. Types of Gravimetric Methods Formation and measurement of a 1. Precipitation Gravimetry precipitate. Measurement of substances that volatilize 2. Volatilization Gravimetry upon heating. Electrolytic deposition and weighing of the 3. Electrogravimetry analyte.  This type of gravimetry analysis involves the conversion of analyte to an insoluble form. Key Requirements: Precipitation Complete Purity of Stable precipitation precipitate compound Gravimetry Example: Determination of chloride ions as silver chloride (AgCl)  This type of gravimetry analysis involves heating sample to release volatile substances. Volatilization Key Steps: Gravimetry Collection and measurement of volatilized species Measurement of mass before and after volatilization Example: Water determination in hydrated salts  This type of gravimetric analysis involves electrolytic deposition of an analyte onto an electrode. Process: Electrogravimetry Apply current to reduce metal ions Collect, dry, and weigh the deposited analyte Example: Copper determination by plating onto a cathode  Preparation of Sample Precipitation/Volatilization/Electrodeposition Steps in Gravimetric Isolation and Washing Analysis Drying or Ignition Weighing Calculations in Gravimetric Analysis The Gravimetric Factor Calculation is based on stoichiometry of the analyte-precipitate relationship. Applications of Gravimetric Analysis Environmental Analysis: Soil and water analysis. Pharmaceuticals: Purity and composition verification. Industry: Quality control of materials.  Advantages: High accuracy and precision. Advantages Minimal need for calibration. and Disadvantages Disadvantages: Time-consuming process. Requires pure, stable compounds.  Contamination Avoidance: Use of clean apparatus. Precautions Complete Precipitation: and Ensuring no analyte is left Challenges unprecipitated. Proper Drying/Ignition: Preventing decomposition.