Khulna University of Engineering & Technology
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Lab Report
Topic: Sessional on strohlein apparatus
Name: MD. Ishraq Rashid
Roll: 2127039
Year: 2nd
Term: 2nd
Date of performance: 29/10/2024
Date of submission: 5/11/2024
Objective: To determine the percentage of carbon or sulfur in a metal or alloy sample using the
Strohlein Apparatus.
Theory: The Strohlein Apparatus is designed to analyze carbon and sulfur content by measuring
the gases released when a sample is combusted. During the combustion process, carbon is
converted to carbon dioxide (CO₂), and sulfur is converted to sulfur dioxide (SO₂). These gases
are then absorbed and measured, allowing for precise calculations of the sample's carbon or
sulfur content.
Figure: strohlein apparatus
Materials and Equipment:
[Link] Apparatus
[Link] or alloy sample (known mass)
[Link] furnace
[Link] supply (for combustion)
[Link] solutions (for CO₂ and SO₂)
[Link] or titration setup for gas measurement
Procedure:
1. Weighed the sample accurately and place it in the combustion chamber of the Strohlein
Apparatus.
2. Started the oxygen flow to ensure complete combustion of the sample.
3. Heated the sample in the combustion furnace, allowing it to combust fully.
4. The released gases (CO₂ and SO₂) are directed through absorption solutions where they are
captured for measurement.
CO₂ can be absorbed in a sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution, forming sodium carbonate.
SO₂ can be absorbed in hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂), forming sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄).
5. Measured the volume of gas absorbed in each solution using the burette or titration setup.
6. Recorded the readings and calculate the percentage of carbon or sulfur based on the volume of
gas collected.
Observations:
Calculations: Calculated the percentage of carbon or sulfur in the sample using the following
formula:
Percentage of Element = (Mass of Gas Collected / Mass of Sample) × 100
Results: The calculated percentage of carbon or sulfur from the volume of absorbed gas reflects
the element's concentration in the sample. This result indicates the sample's purity or compliance
with required standards for carbon or sulfur content.
Precautions:
Ensured the sample is free from contaminants to avoid erroneous readings.
Monitored the combustion temperature closely to ensure complete combustion.
Carefully handled the absorbent solutions as they may be corrosive.
Sources of Error:
[Link] combustion of the sample, resulting in lower gas readings.
[Link] in the gas pathway, causing loss of CO₂ or SO₂.
[Link] in reading burette measurements.
