Sol-gel-derived optical coatings for determination of chromate

Michael Zevin, Renata Reisfeld*, Ines Oehme, Otto S. Wolfbeis

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Abstract

An optical probe for chromate ion has been obtained by the sol-gel technique by depositing a porous film containing the reagent diphenylcarbazide on a glass support. Changes in the absorption of light as a result of the (irreversible) formation of a purple product between chromate and the reagent inside the sol-gel are monitored. The detection limit for chromate anion is as low as 1 ppb, but only after rather long exposure to samples. The morphology of the surface of the film has been studied using atomic force microscopy and is related to the technique of preparing the film.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)235-238
Number of pages4
JournalSensors and Actuators, B: Chemical
Volume39
Issue number1-3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1997

Keywords

  • Chromate sensors
  • Optical coatings
  • Sol-gel technique

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