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Cut solvent use by 50% with the Revised ASTM D664 for TAN/TBN in petrochemical samples

September 24, 2018

The determination of the acid number plays a significant role in the analysis of petroleum products. This is manifested in the numerous standard procedures in use over the world (ASTM, DIN, IP, ISO, etc.). These procedures differ mainly in the composition of the used solvents and titrants.

In collaboration with the ASTM, Metrohm has revised and developed a new version of ASTM D664 for the potentiometric determination of TAN/TBN. This version allows you to

Reduce the required amount of solvent from 125 ml to 60 ml
Save costs and reduce waste
Significantly improve the accuracy and reproducibility of results

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Quality control of edible fats and oils from Metrohm!

Edible oils and fats belong to the most abundant cooking ingredients and they are rarely consumed in their pure form. With a long experience in fat and oil analysis, Metrohm offer various standard-compliant methods that include the following:

September 24, 2018 More +

RIDASCREEN FAST Soya

Soya products are becoming ever more popular and are increasingly used in the food industry. This can result in the unintentional cross-contamination of foods in the production process. Even small concentrations of soya can cause food allergies, which is why in many countries soya has to be labeled as an allergen.

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