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A new graphite electrode made from pencil lead detects free chlorine in water. This low-cost sensor offers a reliable method for monitoring disinfectant levels in drinking water.

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Area of Science:

  • Electrochemistry
  • Environmental Science
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Chlorine is a critical disinfectant in water treatment.
  • Monitoring residual free chlorine is essential for public health and regulatory compliance.
  • Existing methods for chlorine detection can be costly or complex.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a low-cost, sensitive, and selective sensor for free chlorine detection.
  • To modify a graphite electrode for enhanced sensing capabilities.
  • To evaluate the sensor's performance for practical water quality monitoring.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a graphite-based electrode using pencil lead.
  • Electrochemical modification of the electrode surface with ammonium carbamate.
  • Amperometric detection of free chlorine in aqueous samples.
  • Evaluation of sensor selectivity, linearity, stability, response time, and hysteresis.

Main Results:

  • The modified graphite electrode selectively detected free chlorine with a linear response in the relevant concentration range.
  • The sensor showed no interference from common ions found in water.
  • The sensor demonstrated good storage stability and a rapid response time.
  • Hysteresis effects were evaluated for reliable measurements.

Conclusions:

  • A cost-effective and easy-to-use amperometric sensor for free chlorine has been developed.
  • The sensor shows promise for routine water quality monitoring applications.
  • The study discusses the sensor's limitations and potential for mass production.