Titration, also known as
titrimetry, is a common laboratory method of
quantitative chemical analysis that is used to determine the unknown
concentration of an identified
analyte. Since
volume measurements play a key role in titration, it is also known as
volumetric analysis. A
reagent, called the
titrant or
titrator is prepared as a
standard solution. A known concentration and volume of titrant reacts with a solution of
analyte or
titrand to determine concentration. The volume of titrant reacted is called
titration volume.