Method and apparatus for trace metal testing
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1. A method of analyzing trace metals comprising the steps of:
- a) providing a plurality of electrodes screen-printed on a substrate;
b) electrolytically depositing a metal film upon at least one of the plurality of screen-printed electrodes; and
c) analyzing a sample for heavy metal content by using electrochemical stripping analysis with the plurality of electrodes.
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Abstract
Disclosed are a method and apparatus for trace metal testing using mercury-coated screen printed electrodes. Both voltammetric and potentiometric stripping analysis are used. Sample solutions were tested employing both stirring and non-stirring, as well as aeration and deaeration procedures. Microliter samples suitable for slide mounting were also employed.
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46 Claims
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1. A method of analyzing trace metals comprising the steps of:
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a) providing a plurality of electrodes screen-printed on a substrate; b) electrolytically depositing a metal film upon at least one of the plurality of screen-printed electrodes; and c) analyzing a sample for heavy metal content by using electrochemical stripping analysis with the plurality of electrodes. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 25, 26, 29, 31, 33, 35)
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13. Apparatus for heavy metal trace testing comprising:
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means for providing a plurality of electrodes screen-printed on a substrate; means for electrolytically depositing a metal film upon at least one of said plurality of screen-printed electrodes; and means for analyzing a sample for heavy metal content by electrochemical stripping analysis with said plurality of electrodes. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36)
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37. A method of analyzing trace metals comprising the steps of:
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a) providing a plurality of electrodes upon a plastic substrate; b) electrolytically depositing a metal film upon at least one of the plurality of electrodes; and c) analyzing a sample for heavy metal content by using electrochemical stripping analysis with the plurality of electrodes. - View Dependent Claims (38, 39, 40, 41)
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42. Apparatus for heavy metal trace testing comprising:
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a) means for providing a plurality of electrodes upon a plastic substrate; b) means for electrolytically depositing a metal film upon at least one of said plurality of electrodes; and c) means for analyzing a sample for heavy metal content by electrochemical stripping analysis with the plurality of electrodes. - View Dependent Claims (43, 44, 45, 46)
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