| Abstract: | Abstract The effect of mixed surfactants on the color reaction between nickel(II) and o-hydroxyhydroquinonephthalein(Qnph) was examined in weakly basic media. The color development of the metal complex in the presence of cationic and nonionic surfactants (mixed micellar media of Zephiramine (Zp) and Tween 20) was very stable and exhibited a high and reproducible absorbance. The calibration curve was linear in the ranges of 0 – 7.0 μg nickel(I1) in a final volume of 10 ml at 545 or 536 nm. The method developed does not require an organic solvent extraction step. The apparent molar absorptivity and Sandell sensitivity were 1.26 × 105 1 per mol per crn and 0.0045 μg per cmL nickel(II), respectively, at 545 nm. |
