2014 Titrator Product Survey
While titration is a basic analytical method, titrators are specialized instruments that perform titrations with minimal operator intervention. They can thus minimize errors, improve throughput, and facilitate documentation. There are two major titrator types: potentiometric acid-based designs and Karl Fischer titrators.
Written byTrevor Henderson, PhD | 2 min read
Top 6 Questions You Should Ask When Buying a Titrator
- How precise is the titrant delivery system? Is the titrant delivery system certified for accuracy?
- Can additional titrants be used without having to purge burettes?
- What information is included in the titrator’s display and reports?
- Is the titrator limited to proprietary electrodes? What is the replacement cost for electrodes?
- Is the software field upgradeable?
- What is the service and repair policy?
- Is on-site support offered?
- If something goes wrong with the meter, can it be fixed locally?
- What is the general turnaround time for repair?
Types of titrators used by survey respondents:
| Potentiometric | 43% |
| Karl Fischer Coulometric | 23% |
| Karl Fischer Volumetric | 28% |
| Other | 5% |
Titrator components used by survey respondents:
| Evaporator | 10% |
| Karl Fischer oven | 23% |
| Autosampler | 44% |
| Homogenizer | 15% |
| Other | 8% |
Nearly 34% of respondents plan on purchasing a titrator in the next year. The budget ranges for these purchases are as follows:
 | Less than $1,000 |  |
 | $1,000 - $5,000 |
 | $5,000 - $15,000 |
 | $15,000 - $30,000 |
 | $30,000+ |
Top 10 features/factors respondents look for when purchasing a titrators:
| Ease of use | 92% |
| Accuracy | 92% |
| Reliability | 91% |
| Low maintenance | 85% |
| Price | 83% |
| Warranty | 78% |
| Ease of installation | 76% |
| Operating costs | 74% |
| Service and support | 72% |
| Flexibility of automation | 67% |
Completed Surveys: 174
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