Trace analysis of lead by anodic stripping voltammetry with collection at interdigitated microelectrodes in small-volume samples

Abstract

AbstractA simple and sensitive electroanalytical method was developed for microvolume trace elements determination. Commercially available interdigitated microelectrodes (IDA) from ALS Japan Inc. based on a thin carbon film technology were used. Anodic stripping voltammetry with collection at IDA was applied. Carbon IDA microbands were coated with a pre-deposited mercury film for better performance. The method with this sensor enables analysis of some heavy metals in total sample volumes as small as 0.05 cm3. The method was applied to Pb in blood samples determination by a standard addition method.