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A combination of a computer controlled titration device with a cold vapour atomic absorption spectrometer was set up to examine the kinetics of the reaction between humic substances and Hg(II). Subsequent injections of Hg(II) into an excess of humic acid produce data about short and long term changes in the reaction velocity of humic substances. This experimental design is suitable for the examination of the effects of pH, reaction time, light and interfering substances like chloride on the formation of elemental mercury. The obtained data agree with data from the literature. With the accumulation of the produced elemental mercury on a gold net it is possible to enhance the sensitivity of the method. This enables examinations at environmental concentrations.
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Matthiessen, A. Kinetic aspects of the reduction of mercury ions by humic substances. Fresenius J Anal Chem 354, 747–749 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/s0021663540747
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