Freezing Point Osmometry Practical Applications

There are six fundamental application areas in which the knowledge of Freezing point depression can be applied.
 

If you know:	And you measure:	You can determine:	The application is:
The normal or original freezing point of a solution and that contamination has taken place	The freezing point of a solution	The percentage dilution or change in concentration	Concentration of body fluids or Quality Control of standards and solutions.
The weight of solute A and the freezing point of solvent B	The freezing point of A plus B	The volume of the container occupied by B	Measuring volumes of containers, tanks, kettles, pipettes, human body, etc.
The specific gravity of a solution	The freezing point of the solution	The approximate size and number of dissolved molecules.	Measuring the dialyzability of solute.
The freezing point of a solution at time A	The freezing point of a solution at time B	The change in number of molecules due to diastasis or other factors.If freezing point is measured over a number of known time intervals, then the rate of reaction can be measured.	Measurement of enzyme activity.
The type of dissolved molecule, the weight of solute, and the weight of solvent	The freezing point of the solution	The molecular weight of the solute.	Molecular weight determinations
The molecular weight of the dissolved solute molecule, the weight of solute, and the weight of solvent	The freezing point of the solution	The osmotic coefficient of the solute in the solvent.	Determination of water binding, activity, etc.

Each of these six areas for freezing point determination have numerous practical applications for osmolality testing specific to an industry, process or technology. Osmolality testing is a fundamental scientific technique with virtually limitless applicability. Advanced Osmometers set the benchmark for performance, accuracy and reliability.

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