Investigation and analytical application of the sulphide-hypobromite chemiluminescence reaction

The results of an investigation of the sensitized and non-sensitized chemiluminescence reaction between sulphide and hypobromite in alkaline solution are presented. The reaction can be used for the determination of traces of sulphide at concentrations above 5 x 10(-8)M. For this purpose a special flow system is employed which includes coulometric generation of reagent, and photon-counting. The flow system can also be combined with a special microdistillation apparatus, making it possible to analyse impregnated filters such as are used for the collection of hydrogen sulphide from ambient air.