Hydrogen ion-selective poly(vinyl chloride) membrane electrode based on a calix[4]arene


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Kuruoğlu D., Canel E., Memon S., Yılmaz M., Kılıç E.

Analytical Sciences, vol.19, no.2, pp.217-221, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 19 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Doi Number: 10.2116/analsci.19.217
  • Journal Name: Analytical Sciences
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.217-221
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

A hydrogen ion-selective poly(vinyl chloride) membrane electrode was constructed using 5,11,17,23-tetra-tert-butyl- 25,26,27,28-tetracyanomethoxycalix[4]arene as a neutral carrier. The electrode showed an apparent Nernstian response in the 2 - 11.5 pH range with a slope of 54.0±0.2 mV/pH at 20±1°C. This electrode showed a rapid response of the emf to changes in the pH, high ion selectivity with respect to lithium, sodium and potassium, and characteristics similar to those reported for the conventional pH glass membrane electrode. It can be used as a potentiometric indicator electrode in hydrofluoric acid solutions. The effects of iodide, thiocyanate, perchlorate and bromide on the characteristics of the electrode were also considered.