Membrane-controlled reagent-delivery systems - a new approach for the continuous production of reagent and standard solutions

A new simple and robust system for the production of standard solutions, based on the mass-transfer of analytes through membranes, is described. The device consists of a cone-shaped reservoir vessel, filled with a concentrated solution of the analyte and separated from a liquid acceptor stream by a...

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Published in:Fresenius' journal of analytical chemistry 2001-08, Vol.370 (7), p.893-898
Main Authors: ALBUS, H, NEIDHART, B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analytical chemistry
Chemistry
Exact sciences and technology
General, instrumentation
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Summary:A new simple and robust system for the production of standard solutions, based on the mass-transfer of analytes through membranes, is described. The device consists of a cone-shaped reservoir vessel, filled with a concentrated solution of the analyte and separated from a liquid acceptor stream by a membrane. Mass-flow from donor to acceptor solution is controlled by the mass-transfer-affecting properties of the active membrane area, which is determined by the hole in a template (diameter 0.8 mm) placed between the membrane and the acceptor-channel. Using nitrate as model analyte and a track-etched membrane filter (pore size 0.1 microm) dilution factors up to 2,400,000 with long-term reproducible accuracy of < 2% have been achieved. Adjustment of a requested concentration is possible by varying either the flow rate of the acceptor stream or the concentration of the reservoir solution.
ISSN:0937-0633
1432-1130
DOI:10.1007/s002160100832