2023-09-08 11:07:53
Few analysis techniques are as useful in so many different fields as valuation chemistry. Potentiometric titrators are among the most used tools in an infinite number of areas, and are increasingly relevant for the development of a multitude of industries. From the pharmaceutical industry to the petrochemical industry and even the aerospace industry, chemical titration is a key piece for the development of science.
In this article we wanted to pay a small tribute to this increasingly advanced analysis technique, without which we would not be able to have the technological level that we enjoy today. Join us to discover everything that chemical titration is capable of doing to shape the world around us!
Preparation of pesticides
One of the most interesting uses of chemical titration lies in the production of pesticides for the agricultural industry. Without these pesticides it would not be possible to maintain the level of food production that we have achieved in recent decades, but, due to the toxicity of these products, maintaining the appropriate balance between their different chemical components is essential.
Chemical titration plays a key role here because it is responsible for verifying that pesticide production adjusts to the appropriate chemical proportion at all times. An excess amount of carbamates or neonicotinoids can be harmful to health and the environment, while a lower level than expected may not be sufficient to contain pests and, consequently, spoil crops.
oil refining
Oil refining is another sector where chemical valuation is essential, especially considering the enormous variety of derivative products that can be obtained from ‘black gold’. Chemical assessment allows us to determine the exact composition of each type of gasoline or diesel, which is especially important when it comes to fuels used in aviation or heavy machinery.
The gradual incorporation of electric vehicles into the car fleet will gradually reduce the relevance of gasoline at a global level, but chemical assessment will continue to play a determining role when it comes to making all kinds of plastic products and even for the production of asphalt. In fact, it can play a critical role in making bioplastics that are less polluting and more efficient.
Drug synthesis
The pharmaceutical industry is probably one of those that owes the most to chemical assessment. Without these analysis systems, it would be very difficult for a pharmaceutical company to produce medicines in the appropriate proportion, which could put the health of millions of people around the world at risk. The production of drugs requires continuous use of chemical assessment at multiple stages of its processes.
Likewise, chemical assessment is also used in multiple medical analyses, so it is also used to determine whether or not to use certain medications in each patient. The greater the precision of these analyses, the greater the effectiveness of each treatment. Therefore, the ideal is for chemical analysis processes to be increasingly incorporated into diagnostic processes.
Beverage manufacturing
Chemical titration also plays several key roles in all types of beverage factories. From popular beers to soft drinks like Coca-Cola, titration techniques allow manufacturers to verify the proportion of each ingredient in the final product. In this way, products like Fanta or Pepsi can maintain a consistent flavor between different factories, thus covering larger markets.
The possibility of distributing cans with a recognizable flavor to different parts of the world is key when it comes to building customer loyalty, and that is why beverage manufacturers place so much emphasis on rating systems. Thanks to them, it is possible to analyze ingredients or final products and calibrate the machinery of each factory accordingly, thus guaranteeing drinks of the best quality.
Sample analysis
In the most purely scientific aspect of chemical assessment we find the analysis of samples in a host of areas, from archeology to ecology, and, of course, space exploration. In this last aspect, the analysis of samples is particularly exciting, because it allows us to better understand the composition of the lunar soil or the soil of Mars, to cite two examples.
In the future, chemical titration will help us better understand the characteristics of Jupiter’s moons like Europa or Io, which could potentially harbor life and could even serve us in the future as a base to expand the human presence in the Solar System. And, within our own planet, these systems can also help us better understand the seabed or Earth’s crust.
In all these areas and many others, chemical assessment has played and will continue to play a fundamental role in expanding our understanding of the universe and ourselves. And, in addition, it also helps us to make increasingly effective medicines and enjoy our favorite soft drinks! Not bad, right?
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