Continuous Monitoring of Thiocyanate in Water
Author Information
Author(s): Takashi Korenaga
Primary Institution: Saidaifi Plant, Japan Exlan Co Ltd
Hypothesis
Can thiocyanate ion-selective electrodes be effectively used for continuous monitoring in environmental water samples?
Conclusion
Thiocyanate in environmental water samples can be continuously monitored effectively using a thiocyanate ion-selective electrode with a liquid membrane.
Supporting Evidence
- The liquid membrane electrode showed better performance than the solid membrane electrode in continuous monitoring.
- pH variations did not affect the results of thiocyanate monitoring.
- The life of the liquid membrane electrode was found to be 22 days under continuous use.
Takeaway
This study shows how to use special sensors to keep track of thiocyanate levels in water without needing to stop and check all the time.
Methodology
The study involved preparing thiocyanate ion-selective electrodes with liquid membranes and testing their performance in continuous monitoring of wastewater.
Limitations
The method may not be effective in water samples with high concentrations of interfering ions like chloride and nitrate.
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