Chapter 8
Chapter 8 Gravimetric Methods 387 or g a n i C an a l y S i S The most important application of volatilization gravimetry is for the elemental analysis of organic materials. During combustion with pure O 2, many elements, such as carbon and hydrogen, are released as gaseous combustion products, such as CO 2(g) and H 2 O(g). Passing the combustion