In this research, a carbothioamide derivative molecule was synthesized to be used as an electroactive material, and poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC) membrane lead(II)–selective potentiometric sensors with different components were prepared. Among various compositions, the best potentiometric performance was exhibited by the membrane having the electroactive material, bis(2–ethylhexyl)sebacate (BEHS), PVC, and potassium tetrakis(p–chlorophenyl)borate (KTpClPB) in the ratio of 4.0:63.0:32.0:1.0 (w/w). The proposed sensor exhibited a Nernstian response in the concentration range of 1.0×10-5–1.0×10-1 mol L-1 with a slope of 29.5±1.6 mV/decade. The detection limit of the sensor was 3.96×10-6 mol L-1. The potentiometric response of the lead(II)–selective sensor was independent of pH of test solution in the pH range of 5.0–9.0. The developed sensor had very good repeatability, stability, and selectivity, as well as a response time of 5s. These novel lead(II)–selective sensors, produced cost–efficiently, have been successfully used as an indicator electrode for the potentiometric titration of Pb(II) against EDTA and for the determination of Pb(II) ions in different water samples.
The author would like to thank Assoc. Prof. Meliha Burcu Gürdere, Prof. Ömer Isildak, Research Assistant Caglar Berkel and MSc student Alper Cetin for their important contributions.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Electrochemistry |
Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | August 31, 2022 |
Submission Date | January 21, 2022 |
Acceptance Date | April 8, 2022 |
Published in Issue | Year 2022 Volume: 9 Issue: 3 |