Analytical Sciences


Abstract − Analytical Sciences, 23(1), 1 (2007).

Stopped-in-Loop Flow Analysis of Trace Vanadium in Water
Norio TESHIMA, Shinsuke OHNO, and Tadao SAKAI
Department of Applied Chemistry, Aichi Institute of Technology, 1247 Yachigusa, Yakusa-cho, Toyota 470-0392, Japan
The new concept of stopped-in-loop flow analysis (SIL-FA) is proposed, and an SIL-FA method for the catalytic determination of vanadium is demonstrated. In an SIL format, a sample solution merges with reagent(s), and the well-mixed solution is loaded into a loop. The solution in the loop is separated by a six-way switching valve from the main stream. While the reaction proceeds in the stationary loop, the SIL-FA system does not need to establish a baseline continuously. This leads to a reduction in reagent consumption and waste generation compared with traditional flow injection analysis.