Analysis of heavy-metal-ions using mercury microelectrodes and a solid-state reference electrode fabricated on a Si wafer

Kwang Seok Yun, Hong Jeong Kim, Segyeong Joo, Juhyoun Kwak, Euisik Yoon

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Abstract

We have fabricated micro working electrodes and a reference electrode using semiconductor processes for electrochemical detection of heavy-metal-ions. The stripping voltammetry using mercury electrodes has been used to detect trace concentration of ions. If the applied potential to the mercury electrode is negative than the standard redox potentials of heavy-metal-ions, then the ions existing in liquid are amalgamated into the mercury electrode. After this preconcentration process for a few minutes, the potential is increased linearly in the apposite direction and the amalgamated metals are stripped out into solution. By measuring the current peaks while sweeping the voltage, we can find heavy-metal-ions and their concentrations dissolved in the liquid.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDigest of Papers - 2000 International Microprocesses and Nanotechnology Conference, MNC 2000
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages72-73
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)4891140046, 9784891140045
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2000
EventInternational Microprocesses and Nanotechnology Conference, MNC 2000 - Tokyo, Japan
Duration: 2000 Jul 112000 Jul 13

Publication series

NameDigest of Papers - 2000 International Microprocesses and Nanotechnology Conference, MNC 2000

Other

OtherInternational Microprocesses and Nanotechnology Conference, MNC 2000
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityTokyo
Period00/7/1100/7/13

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Biotechnology
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

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