Measurement of trace lead (II) in water samples with biomacromolecule heparin modified electrode

A new method for electrode modification and accumulation with a biomacromolecule and subsequent voltammetric quantittion of metal ions is described. Heparin is used as the surface modifier, and the method is based on formation of the heparin complex of lead (II). The voltammetric responses were evaluated with respect to electrolyte, pH, preconcentration time, and lead concentration. The electrode composition, voltammetric wave form and other variables have also been taken into account. A detection limit of 3.0×10⁻⁹ mol/L has been obtained by preconcentration for 20 min. The method is sensitive, simple and relatively rapid, with a relative standard deviation of 5.2% at the 1.0×10⁻⁷ mol/L level. Supported by the Trants-Century Training Program Foundation for the Talents from the State Commission of Education of China: the national Natural Science Foundation of China and the Opening Laboratory Foundation of Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Li Huiling: Born in July 14, 1972. Master of Science.