Galvanic Stripping - A Simple and Versatile Approach to Trace Analysis

Abstract

A rapid, simple and versatile analytical technique based on galvanio stripping has been proposed. In this technique, metal ions are preconcentrated onto a mercury film coated glassy carbon electrode (MFGCE). The amal-gamated metals are re-oxidized by galvanic stripping without the aid of any external electrical field or oxidant in solution. The development and relative advantages that can acorue by the utilization of this technique are discussed.