The studies of the reaction of bismuth(III) with iodide at nanogram level by thermal lensing

By the example of the analytical system based on the reaction of bismuth with iodide, it is shown that thermal lens spectrometry can be used for studying changes in analytical reactions at the nanogram level of reactants. The stability constants of bismuth(III) iodides at the concentration level are found. The solubility constants of iodides of metals interfering with bismuth determination are estimated. It is shown that the due regard to the new conditions could enhance the sensitivity and selectivity of determination.