Ceramic composite electrode for the determination of selenium(IV) by stripping voltammetry

Author： Stozhko N. Morosanova E. Kolyadina L. Fomina S.

ISSN： 1061-9348

Source： Journal of Analytical Chemistry, Vol.61, Iss.2, 2006-02, pp. : 158-165

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Abstract

A ceramic composite electrode for the determination of selenium(IV) was manufactured using solgel and screen-printing technologies. This electrode exhibits a higher sensitivity and selectivity in comparison with the other studied carbon-containing electrodes. The effect of the type and amount of graphite powder, modifier, catalyst, and pore-forming agent on the properties of the ceramic composite electrode was investigated. It was found that an increase in the pore size in the electrode reduced the selectivity of selenium(IV) determination. The calibration plot was linear over the range 0.1–20 μg/L at an accumulation time of 10 s. The relative standard deviation for the determination of 1.0 and 0.05 μg/L of selenium(IV) (n = 5) was 3% and 8%, respectively. The detection limit of selenium(IV) was 0.02 μg/L at an accumulation time of 90 s. The results of selenium(IV) determination in natural and mineral waters are presented.