Potentiometric determination of K⁺ ions using a K⁺-selective electrode with macrocyclic liquid membrane

Abstract

This paper describes analytical applications of K⁺-selective liquid membrane electrode. The membrane is the solution of the active complex formed by the K⁺ ions with dibenzo-18-crown-6 ionophore (DB-[18]-C-6) extracted in propylenecarbonate (PC). Successful application of the developed electrode for K⁺ ions determination in aqueous solution and samples of commercial mineral water by direct potentiometry is presented.

KEY WORDS: K+-selective electrode, Macrocyclic ligand, Potentiometry

Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop. 2008, 22(2), 295-299.