Test determination of molybdenum(VI) with the use of phenylfluorone immobilized on a cellulose cloth

It was demonstrated that phenylfluorone immobilized on a cellulose cloth matrix can be used as a reagent for the test determination of molybdenum(VI). Phenylfluorone was immobilized on a mixed fiber cloth (viscose with cotton), which provides high retention of the reagent (97%) and exhibits chemical stability and mechanical strength. The selectivity of the reaction was studied. A test procedure was developed for the determination of 0.05–5 mg/L molybdenum(VI) in natural waters (RSD < 40%); the time of analysis is 10–15 min.