Indonesian Journal of Chemistry
Vol 13, No 2 (2013)

CARBON PASTE ELECTRODE HEXADECYLTRIMETHYLAMMONIUM BROMIDE MODIFIED NATURAL ZEOLITE FOR CHROMIUM(VI) DETECTION

Budi Riza Putra (Division of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Bogor Agricultural University, Kampus IPB Darmaga, Bogor 16680)
Latifah K Darusman (Division of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Bogor Agricultural University, Kampus IPB Darmaga, Bogor 16680)
Eti Rohaeti (Division of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Bogor Agricultural University, Kampus IPB Darmaga, Bogor 16680)



Article Info

Publish Date
23 Aug 2013

Abstract

A simple voltammetric technique for quantification of chromium(VI) is presented in this work. The technique is based on linear sweep voltammetric reduction Cr(VI) on hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide (HDTMABr) modified Lampung zeolite carbon paste electrode. Selected HDTMABr concentration for natural zeolite modification is obtained 200 mM. Working electrode for chromium(VI) detection is made by graphite, paraffin oil and HDTMABr modified Lampung zeolite. The effect of supporting electrolyte matrix, pH and also scan rate is also investigated. The calibration curve for chromium(VI) detection using the proposed method shows linearity from 0.2 to 1.0 mM with sensitivity, detection and quantification limit, and precision was 0.4294 mM, 3.63 x 10-4 mM, 1.197 x 10-3 mM, 4.49%, respectively.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijc

Publisher

Subject

Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Chemistry

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Indonesian Journal of Chemistry is an International, peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes original research articles, review articles, as well as short communication in all areas of chemistry including applied chemistry. The journal is accredited by The Ministry of Research, Technology ...