Evaluation of Reagentless pH Modification for in situ Ocean Analysis: Determination of Dissolved Inorganic Carbon Using Mass Spectrometry
RATIONALE: In situ analytical techniques that require the storage and delivery of reagents (e.g., acidic or basic solutions) have inherent durability limitations. The reagentless electrolytic technique for pH modification presented here was developed primarily to ease and to extend the longevity of...
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ftunisfloridatam:oai:digitalcommons.usf.edu:msc_facpub-2629 2023-05-15T17:51:52+02:00 Evaluation of Reagentless pH Modification for in situ Ocean Analysis: Determination of Dissolved Inorganic Carbon Using Mass Spectrometry Cardenas-Valencia, Andres M. Adornato, Lori R. Bell, Ryan J. Byrne, Robert H. Short, R. Timothy 2013-01-01T08:00:00Z https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/msc_facpub/1768 https://doi.org/10.1002/rcm.6487 unknown Digital Commons @ University of South Florida https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/msc_facpub/1768 https://doi.org/10.1002/rcm.6487 Marine Science Faculty Publications Life Sciences article 2013 ftunisfloridatam https://doi.org/10.1002/rcm.6487 2022-01-20T18:38:49Z RATIONALE: In situ analytical techniques that require the storage and delivery of reagents (e.g., acidic or basic solutions) have inherent durability limitations. The reagentless electrolytic technique for pH modification presented here was developed primarily to ease and to extend the longevity of dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) determinations in seawater, but can also be used for other analytical methods. DIC, a primary carbon dioxide (CO2) system variable along with alkalinity, controls seawater pH, carbonate saturation state, and CO2 fugacity. Determinations of these parameters are central to an understanding of ocean acidification and global climate change. METHODS: Electrodes fabricated with electroactive materials, including manganese(III) oxide (Mn2O3) and palladium (Pd), were examined for potential use in electrolytic acidification. In-line acidification techniques were evaluated using a bench-top membrane introduction mass spectrometry (MIMS) setup to determine the DIC content of artificial seawater. Linear least-squares (LLSQ) calibrations for DIC concentration determinations over a range between 1650 and 2400 µmol kg–1 were obtained, using both the novel electrolytic and conventional acid addition techniques. RESULTS: At sample rates of 4.5 mL min–1, electrodes clad with Mn2O3 and Pd were able to change seawater pH from 7.6 to 2.8 with a power consumption of less than 3 W. Although calibration curves were influenced by sampling rates at a flow of 4.5 mL min–1, the 1σ measurement precision for DIC was of the order of ±20 µmol kg–1. CONCLUSIONS: Calibrations obtained with the novel reagentless technique and the in-line addition of strong acid showed similar capabilities for DIC quantification. However, calculations of power savings for the reagentless technique relative to the mechanical delivery of stored acid demonstrated substantial advantages of the electrolytic technique for long-term deployments (>1 year). Article in Journal/Newspaper Ocean acidification Digital Commons University of South Florida (USF) Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry 27 5 635 642 |
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RATIONALE: In situ analytical techniques that require the storage and delivery of reagents (e.g., acidic or basic solutions) have inherent durability limitations. The reagentless electrolytic technique for pH modification presented here was developed primarily to ease and to extend the longevity of dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) determinations in seawater, but can also be used for other analytical methods. DIC, a primary carbon dioxide (CO2) system variable along with alkalinity, controls seawater pH, carbonate saturation state, and CO2 fugacity. Determinations of these parameters are central to an understanding of ocean acidification and global climate change. METHODS: Electrodes fabricated with electroactive materials, including manganese(III) oxide (Mn2O3) and palladium (Pd), were examined for potential use in electrolytic acidification. In-line acidification techniques were evaluated using a bench-top membrane introduction mass spectrometry (MIMS) setup to determine the DIC content of artificial seawater. Linear least-squares (LLSQ) calibrations for DIC concentration determinations over a range between 1650 and 2400 µmol kg–1 were obtained, using both the novel electrolytic and conventional acid addition techniques. RESULTS: At sample rates of 4.5 mL min–1, electrodes clad with Mn2O3 and Pd were able to change seawater pH from 7.6 to 2.8 with a power consumption of less than 3 W. Although calibration curves were influenced by sampling rates at a flow of 4.5 mL min–1, the 1σ measurement precision for DIC was of the order of ±20 µmol kg–1. CONCLUSIONS: Calibrations obtained with the novel reagentless technique and the in-line addition of strong acid showed similar capabilities for DIC quantification. However, calculations of power savings for the reagentless technique relative to the mechanical delivery of stored acid demonstrated substantial advantages of the electrolytic technique for long-term deployments (>1 year). |
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Cardenas-Valencia, Andres M. Adornato, Lori R. Bell, Ryan J. Byrne, Robert H. Short, R. Timothy |
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Cardenas-Valencia, Andres M. Adornato, Lori R. Bell, Ryan J. Byrne, Robert H. Short, R. Timothy |
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Evaluation of Reagentless pH Modification for in situ Ocean Analysis: Determination of Dissolved Inorganic Carbon Using Mass Spectrometry |
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Evaluation of Reagentless pH Modification for in situ Ocean Analysis: Determination of Dissolved Inorganic Carbon Using Mass Spectrometry |
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Evaluation of Reagentless pH Modification for in situ Ocean Analysis: Determination of Dissolved Inorganic Carbon Using Mass Spectrometry |
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Evaluation of Reagentless pH Modification for in situ Ocean Analysis: Determination of Dissolved Inorganic Carbon Using Mass Spectrometry |
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Evaluation of Reagentless pH Modification for in situ Ocean Analysis: Determination of Dissolved Inorganic Carbon Using Mass Spectrometry |
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evaluation of reagentless ph modification for in situ ocean analysis: determination of dissolved inorganic carbon using mass spectrometry |
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Ocean acidification |
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