Abstract
The potentiometric response of a metallic silver-wire electrode in the presence of silver ion complexing agents is theoretically derived on the basis of the Nernst equation. The cyanide response is shown to be in good agreement with the theory. The analytical utility of this inherently non-selective sensor is demonstrated by its application in gas-diffusion flow-injection analysis. By making use of a membrane barrier that prevents other than gaseous species from passing through, the almost specific determination of cyanide becomes feasible. Gaseous interferents (i.e., hydrogen sulphide, sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides) are chemically converted prior to entering the gas-diffusion unit. The apparent selectivity coefficients thus obtained are significantly better than those reported for common cyanide-selective electrodes.
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