Science Journal of Analytical Chemistry

Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2014

  • A Study on Ninhydrin Reaction with Weak Acid Dissociable Cyanide and Its Application for Toxic Cyanide Determination

    Andriana Risk Surleva, Sabina Bancila, Elena Veselinova Todorova

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2014
    Pages: 1-6
    Received: Nov. 25, 2013
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    Published: Dec. 20, 2013
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    Abstract: Environmental Protection Agencies impose stringent limits for weak-acid dissociable metal-cyanide complexes (WAD) content in waters. The maximum contaminant level in drinking water is as low as 50 µg/L as CN-. Hence, sensitive methods for WAD cyanide determination are strongly required. Recently, ninhydrin reaction with free cyanide has been proven... Show More