Stripping Voltammetric Determination of Uranium in Water Samples Using Hg-Thin Film Modified Multiwall Carbon Nanotube Incorporated Carbon Paste Electrode

S. Sahoo, A. K. Satpati, A. V. R. Reddy

Analytical Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, India.

DOI: 10.4236/ajac.2013.43019                

Abstract

The variables affecting determination of ultra trace levels of uranium (VI) in aqueous samples by differential pulse cathodic stripping voltammetry were examined in detail using Hg-thin film modified carbon paste and multiwall carbon nanotube (MWCNT) incorporated carbon paste electrode. Carbon paste electrode prepared in the laboratory was modified with Hg thin film and used as the working electrode. MWCNT was incorporated into the carbon paste for enhancement in sensitivity of the measurements. Electrochemical response for the uranium (VI) reduction peak was found to be well resolved on the thin mercury film modified carbon paste surface and also with the MWCNT modification. Characteristics of the adsorption preconcentration process were investigated using electrochemical impedance measurements. Electrochemical signals were observed to be enhanced on MWCNT modification of the carbon paste.

Keywords

Uranium; Carbon Paste Electrode; Chloranilic Acid (CAA); MWCNT; Voltammetry; Impedance

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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