Radiotracer studies on ion-selective electrode membranes containing metal complexes of a nonylphenoxypoly(ethyleneoxy)ethanol in poly(vinyl chloride) matrices
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B Doyle1, G J Moody, J D Thomas
1Chemistry Department, Redwood Building, UWIST, Cardiff, Wales UK.
Abstract:
Radiotracer studies with (133)Ba, (45)Ca and (36)Cl are reported for PVC matrix membranes containing 2-nitrophenyl phenyl ether and the tetraphenylborate of a barium (or calcium) complex with a nonylphenoxypoly(ethyleneoxy)ethanol (NP), Antarox CO880. The results show that there is very limited permeation of radioactive barium and calcium ions through the membrane systems. However, the continued uptake (with time) of radioactive barium ions by the membranes (the uptake of calcium ion is less) suggests that in relation to selective electrode response the stabilization of ions by the NP ligand within the membrane is important in addition to the simple availability of membrane pathways for primary-ion transport through the membrane. Permselectivity to counter-ions is indicated by the non-permeation of radioactive chloride ions.
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