Charge stripping and E/2 mass spectra

The stabilities of doubly charged ions have been investigated by comparing the relative abundances of these ions in charge stripping spectra with their precursor ions in normal mass spectra. This study reveals differences in cross-section for charge stripping of isobaric ions with different elemental compositions, and information is presented on the competition between collisional dissociation and collisional ionization.     

Charge stripping and the site of cationization of substituted aromatic compounds

The site of protonation, methylation and ethylation of anilines, phenols and thiophenols can be determined by tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS). The extent to which the cation attachment products formed from these compounds undergo charge stripping is related to the site of cation attachment. The formation of doubly charged ions for phenols and anilines is favored when cation attachment occurs on the ring. For thiophenols alkylation occurs almost exclusively on the substituent, and yet an abundant stripping peak is recorded. This behavior is opposite to that seen for anilines and phenols and is accounted for in terms of orbital energies in the three systems. The site of cation attachment, as deduced by charge stripping, agrees with conclusions drawn from the fragmentation behavior of these ions upon collision-induced dissociation.     

Charge stripping mass spectra: A method for identifying isomeric [C5H8]+˙ and [C3H6]+˙ ions

Charge stripping (collisional ionization) mass spectra are reported for isomeric [C₅H₈]⁺˙ and [C₃H₆]⁺˙ ions. The results provide the first method for adequately quantitatively determining the structures and abundances of these species when they are generated as daughter ions. Thus, loss of H₂O from the molecular ions of cyclopentanol and pentanal is shown to produce mixtures of ionized penta-1,3- and -1,4-dienes. Pent-1-en-3-ol generates [penta-1,3-diene]⁺˙. [C₃H₆]⁺˙ ions from ionized butane, methylpropane and 2-methylpropan-1-ol are shown to have the [propene]⁺˙ structure, whereas [cyclopropane]⁺˙ is produced from ionized tetrahydrofuran, penta-1,3-diene and pent-1-yne.     

Charge transfer collisions between fullerenes: C 60 3+ + C60

Charge transfer collisions between C ₆₀ ³⁺ and C₆₀ are studied for collision energies between 400 and 3600 eV. Single and double electron transfers are observed, both occuring under single collision conditions. Absolute charge transfer cross sections are determined as a function of collision energy. The cross section for single electron capture of approx. 300 Ų is about two times larger than that for double electron transfer. For both processes the cross section increases slightly with increasing collision energy.     

Charge transfer in collisions involving multiply charged C60 molecules

Electron capture in collisions of C ₆₀ ²⁺ and C ₆₀ ³⁺ molecular ions with atomic and molecular gases has been studied at impact energies around 100 keV. The cross-section dependence on the target-ionization potentials is discussed, and a simple over-barrier model is evoked to explain the energy dependences. The cross sections for endothermic processes are discussed in the light of a simple two-state model, and a general understanding of their behaviour is obtained.     

Charge transfer in complexes of C60 and C70 in solutions and solid state

Electronic absorption spectra of complexes of C₆₀ and C₇₀ fullerenes with donors, tetrathiafulvalene and pyranylidene derivatives, were studied in solutions and in the solid state. Charge transfer bands were found in the 680–1300 nm range. The charge transfer energies (hv _ct) for the C₆₀ and C₇₀ complexes in solutions are close and almost independent of the solvent polarity. For the C₆₀ complexes in the solid state, the dependence ofhv _ct on the ionization potential (IP) of donors was found to behv _ct=0.82IP–3.93 eV. In the C₆₀ complexes in the solid state, thehv _ct values are 0.15–0.20 eV lower than those in the solution. The linear dependences ofhv _ct onIP of donors for the C₆₀ complexes lie 0.6–0.7 eV higher than those in the complexes with tetracyanoethylene (TCNE). This is associated with lower values of the electron affinity of C₆₀ and the energy of the electrostatic interaction in the fullerene complexes as compared to those of the TCNE complexes. Translated fromIzvestiya Akademii Nauk. Seriya Khimicheskaya, No. 3, pp. 478–483, March, 1999.     

Flow injection potentiometric stripping analysis and potentiometric stripping coulometry

Summary Potentiometric Stripping Analysis is used as a detection method for Flow Injection Analysis. A wall-jet glassy carbon disc electrode is applied for the determination of zinc, cadmium, and lead. Microliter samples are sufficient for high-speed determination in the ng-range. The sample throughout is up to 180 per hour depending on the metal ion concentration. The influence of various parameters on the stripping time is investigated.In addition the new concept of Potentiometric Stripping Coulometry is presented. Based on Faraday's law the measured stripping time can be used to calculate the mass of deposited metal. Provided that the deposition is complete the value found is identical to the mass totally present in the sample. Using lead as an example the accuracy of the determination is demonstrated for the wall-jet electrode. The application of a porous carbon felt electrode increases the speed of deposition. Optimum parameters are given for exhaustive depletion.

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Fließinjektion zur potentiometrischen Stripping-Analyse und potentiometrischen Stripping-Coulometrie

Zusammenfassung Die potentiometrische Stripping-Analyse wird zur Detektion in der Fließinjektionsanalyse eingesetzt. Zur Bestimmung von Zink, Cadmium und Blei wird eine Wall-Jet Scheibenelektrode aus Glaskohlenstoff verwendet. Bei Injektion vonl-Mengen sind Schnellbestimmungen im ng-Bereich möglich. Je nach Metallionenkonzentration läßt sich ein Probendurchsatz von bis zu 180 pro Stunde erreichen. Der Einfluß verschiedener Parameter auf die Strippingzeit wird untersucht. Weiterhin wird das neue Konzept der potentiometrischen Stripping-Coulometrie vorgestellt. Die abgeschiedene Metallmasse kann aus der gemessenen Strippingzeit und dem zu berechnenden Oxydationsstrom ermittelt werden. Nach vollständiger Abscheidung ist diese Masse der gesamten in der Probe enthaltenen Masse gleich. Am Beispiel einer Bleibestimmung mit der Wall-Jet-Elektrode wird die Richtigkeit dieser Methode belegt. Durch die Verwendung einer Carbonfilzelektrode wird die Geschwindigkeit der vollständigen Abscheidung erhöht. Der Einfluß von Flußrate und injizierter Menge wird untersucht.

     

Charge stripping reactions of ions formed from methane,ammonia, water and hydrogen sulphide by protonation and by electron impact

The minimum energy, Q_min, necessary to convert an ion m₁⁺ to a doubly charged ion m₁²⁺ is obtained for 19 different ions from methane, ammonia, water and hydrogen sulphide by charge stripping using nitrogen collision gas. The ions studied include the [MH]⁺ ions formed by chemical ionization in a high pressure source. Stable m₁²⁺ ions could not be formed in the case of [NH₄]⁺, [NH]^+˙, [H₂O]^+˙ and [OH]⁺. Even in these cases the value of Q_min could be estimated by studying the fragments formed from the unstable m₂₊ ions. In several cases, the energy required to form m₁²⁺ ions is less than the literature value for the ionization energy of m₁⁺. This is discussed in terms of the possibility of the presence of excited states of m₁⁺ in the present experiments.     

Potentiometric stripping analysis

The analytical possibilities of potentiometric stripping analysis are outlined. The technique comprises reduction of metal ions at a stationary mercury drop or thin-film electrode. The amalgamated metals are then re-oxidized with mercury(II) ions, and the time—potential behaviour of the mercury electrode is recorded. The technique is compared with d.c. and differential pulse anodic stripping analysis.     

Film stripping voltammetry

Film stripping voltammetry is a new electrochemical analytical method consisting in concentrating the test substance in the form of a metal or a sparingly soluble compound on the electrode surface and subsequently recording the current for electrodissolution of the deposit. The method has been worked out for determination of metal ions, anions and variable valence ions, with sensitivities as low as 10(-9)M. As indicator electrodes, solid, usually graphite, electrodes and stationary mercury electrodes are used.     

Charge transfer complexes of fullerene C60 with N,N-dimethylaniline derivatives

Charge transfer complexes of a series of p-substituted dimethylanilines with C₆₀ fullerenes were studied by electron absorption spectroscopy. Energies of charge transfer bonds depend on three effects of substituents in the donor molecule (the inductive, resonance, and polarization effects) with domineering of the resonance effect. The energies are linearly proportional to the potentials of electrochemical oxidation of aniline derivatives.     

Potentiometric stripping analysis and anodic stripping voltammetry with carbon fiber electrodes

High-modulus carbon fibers are used as working electrodes in differential-pulse stripping voltammetry and potentiometric stripping analysis. Different types of electrodes (particularly single-fiber and brush electrodes) are compared with regard to reproducibility, sensitivity, and practical aspects. Zinc, cadmium, and lead are determined in the 100 μg 1^?1 to 1 mg l^?1 range and optimum experimental parameters are described. The cut single-fiber electrode has the best general characteristics.     

Potentiometric stripping analysis automation

A semi-automatic system for potentiometric stripping analysis (PSA) based on the use of a potentiostat, a pH-meter with RS232C interface, and a personal computer is described. The appropriate software developed allows automatic control of the pre-electrolysis time, data acquisition and manual or automatic data treatment. Several elements can be determined at ng/ml level.     

Multiple-scanning potentiometric stripping analysis

A computerized data acquisition technique— multichannel potentiometric monitoring—is used in conjunction with potentiometric stripping analysis. Multiple-scanning stripping potentiograms can be recorded so that the analytical signals are enhanced. A minicomputer with an internal store of4K 16-bit words suffices for experimental control and data treatment. The technique is suitable for stripping analysis with preconcentration times of 60–90 s at a mercury film electrode with linear response ranges of 1–100 μg l^-1 for cadmium(II) and lead(II). For preconcentration times of 30 min, the limit of detection is about 5 ng l^-1. Preliminary tests on continuous flow analysis are reported.     

Determination of germanium by potentiometric stripping analysis and adsorption potentiometric stripping analysis

Potentiometric stripping analysis was applied to determination of germanium(IV) in 0.2M NH₃-NH₄Cl (pH 8.4) buffer solution at −1.8 V (vs. Ag/AgCl), with dissolved oxygen or Hg(II) as oxidant. The sensitivity was 8.5 × 10⁻⁹M in the presence of 2.0 × 10⁻⁵M Hg(II) with plating for 15 min after deaeration for 20 min. Cyclic voltammetry revealed that GE(IV) å Ge at the surface of the mercury-film electrode in a one-step irreversible reduction reaction, and the Ge at the electrode was oxidized by dissolved oxygen in the solution. The presence of complexing agents such as Alizarin Red (ARS), which forms a Ge(IV) complex adsorbed at the electrode, improved the sensitivity by one order of magnitude. The presence of adsorption was revealed by the temperature coefficient, the electrocapillary curve and cyclic voltammetry. Ge-containing samples were analysed by the proposed methods and agreement with the results obtained by other methods was excellent.     

Cathodic stripping voltammetry and adsorptive stripping voltammetry of selenium(IV)

Cathodic stripping voltammetry of selenium(IV) in 0.1 M hydrochloric acid media yielded a nonlinear calibration graph for the concentration range 10^?9?10^?8 M. In this concentration range, adsorptive stripping voltammetry based on adsorption of the selenium/3,3′-diaminobenzidine complex on the surface of the hanging mercury drop electrode at the deposition potential of +0.05 V (vs. SCE) is more convenient. A linear calibration graph is obtained for selenium concentrations of 3×10^?9?3×10?8 M, with an accumulation time of 300 s.     

Differential potentiometric stripping analysis

Differential potentiometric stripping analysis, a sensitive instrumental modification of potentiometric stripping analysis, is described. For trace elements like cadmium and lead, which exhibit transport-controlled potentiometric stripping, signal enhancement is possible by employing a scheme involving multiple stripping and re-reduction of the preconcentrated analytes. For such elements the detection limit is below 5 × 10^-10 M with 60-s plating. The accuracy of the technique is tested on a biological reference material. Like potentiometric stripping analysis, the technique presented is not sensitive to reversible redox couples in solution.     

Charge state and activity of Pt/C catalysts in oxygen reduction reaction

Electrochemical experiments with a rotating disk electrode are used to measure specific catalytic activity of Pt/C structures in the oxygen reduction reaction at the density of Pt nanoparticles on the glassy carbon support surface below one monolayer. The specific activity maximum is found at the coverage of about 0.4 monolayer. An explanation of the observed dependence is suggested that is based on consideration of the relationship between the surface density and charge state of the system of metallic catalyst particles. A numeric model is developed that describes charge transfer in the catalyst structure due to the difference in the work functions between the metal nanoparticles and support with account for the discrete nature of the nanoparticle charging and their mutual polarization. Calculations show that the carbon support coverage by Pt particles of about 0.4 monolayer corresponds to the largest amount of charged particles with the maximum energy of electrons, which provides the maximum catalyst activity and explains the dependence observed in the experiment.