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Two UV detectors are also available from Laboratory Data Control, the UV Monitor and the Duo Monitor. The UV Monitor (Fig.3.45) consists of an optical unit anda control unit. The optical unit contains the UV source (low-pressure mercury lamp), sample, reference cells and photodetector. The control unit is connected by cable to the optical unit and may be located at a distance of up to 25 ft. The dual quartz flow cells (path-length, 10 mm diameter, 1 mm) each have a capacity of 8 (i 1. Double-beam linear-absorbance measurements may be made at either 254 nm or 280 nm. The absorbance ranges vary from 0.01 to 0.64 optical density units full scale (ODFS). The minimum detectable absorbance (equivalent to the noise) is 0.001 optical density units (OD). The drift of the photometer is usually less than 0.002 OD/h. With this system, it is possible to monitor continuously and quantitatively the absorbance at 254 or 280 nm of one liquid stream or the differential absorbance between two streams. The absorbance readout is linear and is directly related to the concentration in accordance with Beer s law. In the 280 nm mode, the 254-nm light is converted by a phosphor into a band with a maximum at 280 nm. This light is then passed to a photodetector which is sensitized for a response at 280 nm. The Duo Monitor (Fig.3.46) is a dual-wavelength continuous-flow detector with which effluents can be monitored simultaneously at 254 nm and 280 nm. The system consists of two modules, and the principle of operation is based on a modification of the 280-nm conversion kit for the UV Monitor. Light of 254-nm wavelength from a low-pressure mercury lamp is partially converted by the phosphor into a band at 280 nm. 

In general the sensing unit contains a flow cell with a certain volume v. This volume causes an increase in the variance according to eqn. 7. The pulse response of a detector cell is, in the ideal case (no mixing phenomena), a rectangular function of the width The variance of the total detection unit... 

Electrolytic Preparation of Chlorine and Caustic Soda. The preparation of chlorine [7782-50-5] and caustic soda [1310-73-2] is an important use for mercury metal. Since 1989, chlor—alkali production has been responsible for the largest use for mercury in the United States. In this process, mercury is used as a flowing cathode in an electrolytic cell into which a sodium chloride [7647-14-5] solution (brine) is introduced. This brine is then subjected to an electric current, and the aqueous solution of sodium chloride flows between the anode and the mercury, releasing chlorine gas at the anode. The sodium ions form an amalgam with the mercury cathode. Water is added to the amalgam to remove the sodium [7440-23-5] forming hydrogen [1333-74-0] and sodium hydroxide and relatively pure mercury metal, which is recycled into the cell (see Alkali and chlorine products). 

It is a functional unit composed of groups of neurons and their associated astrocytes, interacting with smooth muscle cells and endothelial cells on the microvessels (arterioles) responsible for their blood supply, and capable of regulating the local blood flow. Within this organization, further modular structures can be detected. 

Previous workers used continuous-flow (I) and stopped-flow (2) rapid-reaction instruments to follow fast pH changes by means of spec-trophotometric measurements of indicator dyes. A pH-sensitive glass electrode was used successfully in a continuous-flow rapid-reaction apparatus to follow rapid pH changes (3) and rapid NH3 exchanges (4) in red cell suspensions. The fastest device of the pH-electrode, stopped-flow type previously reported seems to have had a response time of less than 0.3 sec (5). An undocumented report of a system with a 60 msec response time has also appeared in the literature (6). We developed a stopped-flow rapid-reaction apparatus, using a commercially available pH-sensitive glass electrode, which can follow changes of 0.02 pH units in less than 0.005 sec in a fluid volume of 0.1 ml and requires reaction solution volumes on the order of 1 ml. 

Figure 13.15 shows the operational scheme of this automatic tltrator. The heart of the unit Is an INTEL 8080 microprocessor mounted on the central processing unit (CPU) board. The rotary reaction cell assembly can accommodate up to three different sensors for multiple measurements on the same processed sample. Each stepper burette board controls up to two burette dispensing assemblies. Function boards such as the colorimeter board, air burette board, E/I output board and RS-232 printer Interface boards are available optionally. The optional D/A and E/I board is used for closed-loop applications where the tltrator controls the final element such as a control valve. The RS-232 printer Interface board Is useful for troubleshooting the equipment and editing user-defined programs. The Instrument accuracy, repeatability and response time vary widely and depend on the particular type of measurement concerned. The system requires a.c. power, a 75-psl air supply and a dilution water supply for proper operation. The air flow-rate required is of about 50 cm3/mln... 

Flow sensitivity is measured as the change in detector output for unit change in flow rate through the sensor cell. The response of the FID is virtually unaffected by flow rate changes and, in fact, only responds to the mass of solute passing through it per unit time. In contrast, the katherometer is very sensitive to changes in flow rate and requires to be operated with a reference cell to compensate for any fluctuations in column rate. 

Chemically synthesized Cu(II)-containing PMT is used as the working electrode of a 3-electrode system in a thin layer amperometric cell unit to detect ionic analytes in an aqueous stream by flow injection analyses. The electrode response is linearly dependent on the applied voltage. The electrode possesses favorable sensitivity and stability in comparison to other metallic electrodes such as steel and platinum [794]. The incorporation of mercury into PMT results in an effective electrode for the analyses for lead(II) ions in aqueous media (detection limit 0.05 ppm). The mercury films are deposited electro-chemically after the electropolymerization step [795]. 

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