A modified method of separating Tl(I) and Tl(III) in aqueous samples using solid phase extraction

Abstract In spite of the development of new measurement techniques in recent years, the rapid and accurate speciation of thallium in environmental aqueous samples remains a challenge. In this context, a novel method of solid phase extraction (SPE), involving the anion exchange resin AG1-X8, is propo...

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Main Authors: Qingxiang Xiao, Atta Rasool, Tangfu Xiao, Philippe C. Baveye
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:Chemistry Central Journal
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13065-018-0502-6
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author Qingxiang Xiao
Atta Rasool
Tangfu Xiao
Philippe C. Baveye
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Atta Rasool
Tangfu Xiao
Philippe C. Baveye
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description Abstract In spite of the development of new measurement techniques in recent years, the rapid and accurate speciation of thallium in environmental aqueous samples remains a challenge. In this context, a novel method of solid phase extraction (SPE), involving the anion exchange resin AG1-X8, is proposed to separate Tl(I) and Tl(III). In the presence of diethylene triamine pentacetate acid (DTPA), Tl(III) and Tl(I) can be separated by selective adsorption of Tl(III)-DTPA onto the resin, Tl(III) is then eluted by a solution of HCl with SO2. The validity of this method was confirmed by assays of standard solutions of Tl(I) and Tl(III). The proposed method is shown to have an outstanding performance even in solutions with a high ratio of Tl(I)/Tl(III), and can be applied to aqueous samples with a high concentration of other electrolytes, which could interfere with the measurement. Portable equipment and reagents make it possible to use the proposed method routinely in the field.
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spelling doaj.art-91dfbc54a6c34992bc8f560cc45c70842022-12-21T22:07:10ZengBMCChemistry Central Journal1752-153X2018-12-011211710.1186/s13065-018-0502-6A modified method of separating Tl(I) and Tl(III) in aqueous samples using solid phase extractionQingxiang Xiao0Atta Rasool1Tangfu Xiao2Philippe C. Baveye3State Key Laboratory of Environmental Geochemistry, Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of SciencesState Key Laboratory of Environmental Geochemistry, Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of SciencesKey Laboratory for Water Quality and Conservation of the Pearl River Delta, Ministry of Education, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Guangzhou UniversityUMR Ecosys, Université Paris-Saclay, AgroParisTechAbstract In spite of the development of new measurement techniques in recent years, the rapid and accurate speciation of thallium in environmental aqueous samples remains a challenge. In this context, a novel method of solid phase extraction (SPE), involving the anion exchange resin AG1-X8, is proposed to separate Tl(I) and Tl(III). In the presence of diethylene triamine pentacetate acid (DTPA), Tl(III) and Tl(I) can be separated by selective adsorption of Tl(III)-DTPA onto the resin, Tl(III) is then eluted by a solution of HCl with SO2. The validity of this method was confirmed by assays of standard solutions of Tl(I) and Tl(III). The proposed method is shown to have an outstanding performance even in solutions with a high ratio of Tl(I)/Tl(III), and can be applied to aqueous samples with a high concentration of other electrolytes, which could interfere with the measurement. Portable equipment and reagents make it possible to use the proposed method routinely in the field.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13065-018-0502-6Thallium (III)SpeciationSPEAG1-X8
spellingShingle Qingxiang Xiao
Atta Rasool
Tangfu Xiao
Philippe C. Baveye
A modified method of separating Tl(I) and Tl(III) in aqueous samples using solid phase extraction
Chemistry Central Journal
Thallium (III)
Speciation
SPE
AG1-X8
title A modified method of separating Tl(I) and Tl(III) in aqueous samples using solid phase extraction
title_full A modified method of separating Tl(I) and Tl(III) in aqueous samples using solid phase extraction
title_fullStr A modified method of separating Tl(I) and Tl(III) in aqueous samples using solid phase extraction
title_full_unstemmed A modified method of separating Tl(I) and Tl(III) in aqueous samples using solid phase extraction
title_short A modified method of separating Tl(I) and Tl(III) in aqueous samples using solid phase extraction
title_sort modified method of separating tl i and tl iii in aqueous samples using solid phase extraction
topic Thallium (III)
Speciation
SPE
AG1-X8
url http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13065-018-0502-6
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