Generalization of the possibility of eliminating the filtration step in the determination of acid-soluble chloride content in cement and concrete by potentiometric titration

In this work, it is demonstrated that it is possible to eliminate the filtration step in the determination of the acid-soluble chloride content of cement and concrete by potentiometric titration, irrespective of the method used for detecting the end-point of the titration. Extensive analytical results are presented corresponding to several types of cement and to a broad range of chloride concentrations in concrete. Some requirements to avoid errors in such analytical determinations are discussed. (C) 2004 Published by Elsevier Ltd.