Abstract
Polypyrrole-Sn(IV)arsenotungstate (Ppy-SnAT) nanocomposite cation exchanger membrane was prepared by solution casting method of Polypyrrole in the presence of Sn(II)arsenotungstate gel and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) as a binder. The formation of Polypyrrole-Sn(IV)arsenotungstate nanocomposite cation exchanger membrane was characterized by Fourier Transform Infra-Red spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Energy dispersive X-ray (EDX). The membrane having a composition of 4.5:1 (composite:PVC) shows best results for water content, porosity, thickness and swelling. Our studies show that the present ion selective membrane electrode is selective for Ba(II) metal, having detection limit (1×10−8M to 1×10−1M), response time (35s) and working pH range (3–5). The selectivity coefficient values for interfering ions indicate good selectivity for Ba(II) over interfering cations. The analytical utility of this electrode was established by employing it as an indicator electrode in potentiometric titration. The dielectrical constants (ε′, ε″), dielectric loss (tanδ) and AC conductivity (σac) were studied as a function of frequency.
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