ANALYTICAL METHODS [OSMOMETRY] Flashcards
This is the measurement of osmolality of an aqueous solution such as serums, plasma, or urine.
Osmometry
This is based on the principle based on measuring changes in colligative propertoes of a solution that occur owing to variation in particle concentration.
Osmometry
What are the examples of colligative properties of a solution?
- Vapor Pressure Lowering
- Boiling Point Elevation
- Freezing Point Depression
- Osmotic Pressure
What are examples of osmotic particles?
- Glucose
- Urea Nitrogen
- Sodium
This is the most commonly used method for measuring changes in colligative properties of a solution.
Freezing-point Depression Osmometry
The principle is that the addition of solute molecules lowers the temperature at which a solution freezes.
Freezing-point Depression Osmometry
What is the formula for the FDO when compared with a pure solvent?
1.0 mOsm/kg solution = 0.00186 C