Abstract

A new type of magnetic polymer microsphere containing acylhydrazine groups on the surface was synthesized. They can be reacted with formaldehyde to produce an electroactive adduct. Reduction of these derivatives following aggregation on a magnetic electrode is possible and is effective in the indirect determination of formaldehyde. The experimental conditions and electrode structure are discussed. Under the optimum conditions, it was found that the peak potential (Ep) of formaldehyde is -1.01 V (vs. Ag/AgCl). Formaldehyde in the range 1-1000 micrograms l-1 can be determined. The detection limit for formaldehyde is 0.3 microgram l-1 and the relative standard deviation for the determination of 100 micrograms l-1 formaldehyde was 2.26%. The method was applied to the determination of formaldehyde in environmental samples with satisfactory results.

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