The synthesis of some lipophilic tetra-arylborates for use in membrane electrode preparation
Talanta
|May 1, 1991
Abstract:
Synthetic methods for preparing four lipophilic tetra-arylborates considered suitable candidates for use in membrane electrodes are described. Qualitative precipitation tests were performed with several cations. The sodium salts of the four tetra-arylborates were found to have limited stability but the cesium salts were relatively stable.
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