The Effect of Acetone on Calomel Formation on a Mercury Film Electrode Surface in Chloride Medium

Authors : F Nil ERTAŞ, H İsmet GÖKÇEL, H TURAL

Pages : 261-268

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Publication Date : 0000-00-00

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In the presence of chloride ions, calomel formation takes place on the mercury thin film electrodes under open-circuit conditions, which leads to high base currents and erratic performance in ASV meas- urements. This study describes the effect of chloride concentration on the calomel formation on the surface by following the cathodic peak on the anodic scan. The effect of acetone on the surface reaction and baseline stability was studied. Application of the method with a sea water sample is also given.
Keywords : Turk J Chem, 24, 2000, 261 268 Turk J Chem, vol 24, iss 3