Setup & Preparation
1) Turn on the instrument and allow it to self-calibrate or initialize.
2)Check reagent levels in the titration cell – ensure sufficient KF reagent.
3)Ensure the cell is airtight — no moisture should enter from the atmosphere.
4)Dry the titration cell using dry methanol and pre-titrate (blank) to remove residual moisture.
Conditioning (Blank Titration)
1)Press “Condition” or “Blank” mode.
2)The instrument automatically titrates until it detects zero moisture.
3)Wait until the drift rate (moisture leakage rate) stabilizes (typically below 10 µg/min).
Sample Introduction
A. For Liquids:
Draw a known volume (using a microsyringe, e.g., 1 mL) and inject directly into the titration cell through the septum.
B. For Solids:
Weigh a known amount (e.g., 0.1–1.0 g), and add using:
KF oven method – heat the sample to release moisture into the titration cell.
Direct method – dissolve or disperse solid in methanol if soluble.
Titration
1)Once the sample is added, press START.
2)The instrument automatically titrates until the end point is reached (based on voltage change).
3)The microprocessor calculates moisture content from:
Volume of KF reagent used (Volumetric method), or
Electric charge (Coulometric method).
Reading the Result
1) The display will show:
Moisture content (in %, ppm, or µg H₂O)
Drift rate
Sample weight/volume
Time taken
Record or print the result if your instrument has a printer.
Cleaning and Shutdown
1) Rinse titration cell and electrodes with dry methanol.
2) Seal cell with drying tubes when not in use.
3)Dispose of used reagent as per lab safety guidelines.