Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
Spring 5-31-1997
Degree Name
Master of Science in Environmental Science - (M.S.)
Department
Chemical Engineering, Chemistry and Environmental Science
First Advisor
Barbara B. Kebbekus
Second Advisor
Victor Ososkov
Third Advisor
S. Mitra
Abstract
In this study, methods for the determination of chromium (VI) in fresh water at low ppb levels for the use under field conditions were developed. The plan was to devise a simple and inexpensive on-site field method which would be useable by people who are not professional chemists. An investigation was carried out to develop a preconcentration and determination procedure for the analysis of chromium (VI) using anion-exchange membranes and/or resins. The chromium (VI) would be sorbed to the solid support and then treated with 1 ,5-diphenylcarabzide, a specific colorimetric reagent for chromium (VI), which forms a red complex upon reaction. A simple preconcentration procedure, and a portable colorimeter were used to make the method suitable for field use. Sensitivity, selectivity and precision are evaluated to ensure that the method to provides accurate and reliable results in the field.
Recommended Citation
Chesbro, David John, "Development of methods for field determination of chromium (VI) in water and groundwater" (1997). Theses. 990.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/990
