A Mercury-Free Sensor to Control Trace Metal Ionization Used to Treat Pathogens in Water Distribution Systems

Autor: Diego Voccia, Ilaria Palchetti, Marco Mascini, Giovanna Marrazza, Serena Laschi
Rok vydání: 2012
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Zdroj: Electroanalysis. 24:882-888
ISSN: 1040-0397
DOI: 10.1002/elan.201100622
Popis: The specific aim of this work was the development of an electroanalytical method, based on a mercury-free sensor, for the determination of silver(I) and copper(II) used to treat pathogens in water distribution systems. Analysis of the two metals was performed in 0.1 M ammonia solution pH 9.0 using Square Wave Anodic Stripping Voltammetry (SWASV). The proposed method is based on the determination of copper, the addition of a masking agent (EDTA) to the solution and afterwards the determination of silver. A detection limit of 23 µg/L and 6 µg/L for 60 s of deposition time was obtained for copper and silver, respectively. Analysis of water samples was also reported.
Databáze: OpenAIRE