AN-V-061
2024-04
Iron speciation in water with the Multi-Mode Electrode pro
Simultaneous determination of Fe(II) and Fe(III) in mg/L concentration levels
Summary
Various industries depend on knowing the exact concentrations of different iron species in their water. Traditional analytical methods often have difficulty to accurately distinguish between Fe(II) and Fe(III) because they have similar chemical properties. This leads to errors and incorrect data, hindering advancements in critical fields like energy generation/storage and research into chemical or electrochemical processes.
Cathodic sweeping voltammetry (CSV) overcomes these challenges and offers a robust, cost-effective, and convenient alternative to other techniques. Its ability to distinguish between ferrous and ferric iron is unparalleled. This improved accuracy enables scientists to make significant steps in technological research and industrial efficiency. In this Application Note, the Multi-Mode Electrode pro is used to simultaneously determine Fe(II) and Fe(III) in water.
Sample
Check standard solutions
Experimental
Add the water sample to a vessel filled with degassed electrolyte. Use two standard additions with separate Fe(II) and Fe(III) standard solutions to perform the quantification.
Parameter | Setting |
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Mode | DME |
Start potential | 0.0 V |
End potential | -1.5 V |
Sweep rate | 30 mV/s |
Peak potential Fe(II) | -0.25 V |
Peak potential Fe(III) | -0.8 V |
Electrodes
- Multi-Mode Electrode pro
Results
The voltammogram shown in Figure 2 illustrates the successful determination of Fe(II) and Fe(III) species in a solution containing 0.5 mg/L of each. The clear resolution of the two peaks demonstrates the capability of the method to differentiate and quantify Fe(II) and Fe(III) in a mixed solution.
Sample | Fe(II) (mg/L) | Fe(III) (mg/L) |
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Check standard solution | 0.507 | 0.516 |