Gravimetric analysis
Gravimetric analysis means analysis by weight and pertains to determinations wherein the final results are obtained by means of the analytical balance. Determination of total solids, suspended solids, fixed solids, or volatile solids is made by gravimetric procedures because there is no better way of gaining the desired information. In general, however, gravimetric procedures are avoided as much as possible because they are time-consuming. In other than solids determinations, There is little occasion to use the analytical balance except to make up standard solutions, and the like.