ISSN:
1747-6593
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering
Notes:
Previous attempts to utilize ion chromatography for the analysis of sea water samples have failed through chronic interference by the major ions (na, Mg, Ca) during the preconcentration stage. As part of ongoing research into ion chromatography, a technique has been developed to overcome these interferences, using a two-stage preconcentration step, prior to separation on a cation-exchange column. This has made it possible to detect μg/l quantities of trace metals in samples containing g/l concentrations of sodium, magnesium and calcium. A modified commercially-available ion chromatographic system was used to analyse copper, nickel, zinc, cobalt and manganese in saline waters. Detection limits were typically less than 1 μg/l, with relative standard deviation of less than 10%. Hence this new method has the potential to provide an inexpensive multi-elemental sea water analysis with the minimum of handling. In addition, the simplicity and sensitivity of the technique may make it suitable for unattended use as a remote monitor of metals.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-6593.1991.tb00602.x
