Determinação de Na+, Zn2+, Fe2+ e Cu2+ em etanol combustível por voltametria de redissolução anódica

Abstract

For being less polluting, use of fuel ethanol as an alternative energy source has contributed to reducing CO2 emission levels in Brazil and in the world. But despite this advantageous feature, this matrix may suffer contamination from metals throughout its manufacturing process causing damage to the engines and consequently contamination of the environment. Typically quantification of metal ions is based on atomic absorption techniques. Alternatively electrochemical techniques perform well in the quantification of metal ions more specifically methods anodic stripping voltammetry and Square Wave (SWCSV) using a Boron Doped Diamond electrode (BDD). The support electrolyte chosen in the detection of metals were H2SO4 0,5 mol. L-1 for Na+, Zn2+, Cu2+ mol.L and Briton Robinson buffer 0,5 mol.L-1. ~ pH 1.8 for Fe2+. The hydroalcoholic solution with better response was 90:10 v/v ratio. The optimizing (SWCSV) parameters were: deposition potential: Na+= 0,1 V, Zn2+= 0,2 V, Fe2+= -0,1 V and Cu2+= -0,3 V; DepositionTime: 250 s for all metals; amplitude: 80 mV for Na+ and Zn2+, e 70 mV for Fe2+ and Cu2+; Frequency: 80 Hz for Na+ and Zn2+, 70 Hz for Fe2+ and Cu2+.The determination limits was found to be: 0,1 ppm for Na+, 0,2 ppm for Zn2+; 0,03 ppm for Fe2+ and 0,017 ppm for Cu2+.