Titramax VT TAN/TBN
Precise Determination of Total Acid and Base Numbers
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Product description
The Titramax VT TAN/TBN Titrator is designed for accurate determination of the Total Acid Number (TAN) or Total Base Number (TBN) in oils and fats. The acid number reflects the amount of base needed to neutralize all acidic components in a sample, serving as an important quality indicator for the freshness of oils and fats. The base number measures the quantity of acid that can be neutralized by additives in mineral oils.
The device complies with international standards including ASTM D 664, DIN 51558, IEC 62021-1, and Pharmacopoeia (TAN), as well as ASTM D 2896, ASTM D 4739, ISO 3771, and UOP 269 (TBN).
Using a highly reliable potentiometric titration method in an anhydrous medium, the instrument starts the titration automatically once the oil sample is added to the reagent. Sample weight entry is simple and guided through the intuitive menu. Smart control algorithms dynamically adjust the titration speed to match the reaction rate, ensuring optimal accuracy and efficiency.
The titration proceeds automatically to endpoint detection. Upon completion, results are displayed clearly in mg KOH/g oil or other selectable units, providing flexibility to meet various application requirements.
Titramax VT TAN/TBN
Standard Conformity
ASTM D664, DIN 51558, IEC 62021-1, ASTM D2896, ASTM D4739, ISO 3771, UOP 269
Applications
The value of TAN/TBN is an indication of age and quality of oils and fats. The device is suitable for analysis of
- transformer oils
- natural and artificial fats
- mineral oil products
- lubricants
- food fats (e. g. olive oil, butter)
Advantages
- Complete measuring system for the determination of TAN/TBN
- Fully-automatic volumetric titration
- Precise adjustment of the titration parameters by control algorithms
- Preset measurement method allows an immediate start
- The result output can be adjusted to your needs by using a formula generator
Titration graph of an oil sample
Features and Results
- an automatic volumetric titrator with potentiometric pH indication
- a titration vessel with stirrer unit
The determination of TAN/TBN value is based on
- an acid-base-titration in an anhydrous medium,
- a precise indication by an electrode filled with anhydrous ethanol/LiCl.
Steps of the analysis
- Calibration of the electrode
- Determination of the blank value
- Standardization of the titration solution
- Titration of oil samples
Titramax VT TAN/TBN
Technical specifications
Device Type | Main unit |
Power supply | External plug-in power supply 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Power input | 30 VA |
Stirrer connection | 12 V DC out, 500 mA |
Dimensions (L x H x D) | 300 x 450 x 300 mm |
Weight | 3,5 kg |