AB-242
Determination of tungsten by anodic stripping voltammetry at the Ultra Trace graphite RDE
Summary
The method described allows the determination of W(VI) traces in the range 0.2 to 50 µg/L (ppb). Traces of organic compounds present in the samples (e.g. natural waters) interfere. They have to be removed by UV digestion (e.g. 705 UV Digester). Interference by Fe(III) up to a concentration of 100 mg/L is eliminated by reduction to Fe(lI) with ascorbic acid. If the amount of Cu(II) in the sample exceeds the amount of W(VI) by a factor of 200 or more, the Cu ions have to be bound with thiourea. Moreover, the concentration of Cu(II) should not exceed 5 mg/L. The determination is made by adsorptive stripping analysis in the DP mode.