Principle
Electrogravimetry is an important analytical method for the quantitative determination or separation of species in solution. The technique involves the quantitative electrolytic deposition of an element, usually a metal, on a suitable electrode in weighable form.
Benefits
- High quality platinum electrode for precise results
- Optimized test procedure by heating
Tasks
Perform an accurate electrogravimetric determination of the amount of copper in a given sample solution.
Learning objectives
- Quantitative analysis
- Gravimetry
- Electrolysis
- Overpotential
- Electrode polarisation
Necessary accessories
- Analytical balance 120g/0.1mg