Dumas

Dumas’ method is a technique used in chemistry to determine the amount of a substance by reacting it with a known quantity of a reagent, typically a standard solution. It involves the process of titration, where a solution of known concentration is gradually added to the sample until a reaction is complete, often indicated by a color change. This allows precise calculation of the unknown substance’s quantity based on the known concentration of the reagent used. The method is valued for its accuracy and reliability, especially in analyzing organic compounds like sulfur or arsenic.