Electroanalytical Techniques for Pollutant Analysis

  • S. J. De Mora
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Abstract

Electroanalytical chemistry constitutes a major branch of analytical chemistry. This classification comprises the application of electrochemical methods for the analysis of solution properties. In practice, electroanalytical chemistry involves inserting two or more probes into the solution of interest, applying some type of excitation across the probes and measuring a resultant signal, itself diagnostic of the solution parameter of interest. Electroanalytical techniques are classified according to the types of probe, applied excitation and generated signal that are involved. Diverse methodologies and properties can be considered encompassing the nonspecific characterization of a bulk solution parameter (e.g. conductivity) to the quantification of a discrete species (e.g. O2 or S2−) in solution. Included within this range is the measurement of pH using a glass electrode, probably the most commonly utilized of all analytical techniques.

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Instrumental Analysis Hanging Mercury Drop Electrode Indicator Electrode Potassium Hydrogen Phthalate Electroanalytical Chemistry 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • S. J. De Mora
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  1. 1.Chemistry DepartmentUniversity of AucklandAucklandNew Zealand

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