A flow cell optosensor for lead based on immobilized gallocynin in chitosan membrane

Gallocynin immobilized in chitosan membrane has been studied as a sensor element of an optical sensor for lead using a flowing system. By using this set up, lead in solution has been determined in the concentration range from 1.0×10−1 to 1.0×103 ppm with a detection limit of 0.075 ppm. The standard deviation of the method for the repeatability of lead detection at a concentration of 100 ppm was found to be 2.10%. The response of the sensor was reproducible and can be regenerated by using acidified saturated KNO3 solution. Interference from foreign ions was also studied at 1:1 mole ratio of Pb(II):foreign ions.