Tellurium: A new sensitive test
January 1, 1963
A new, extremely sensitive method for the quantitative determination of tellurium is based on the induced precipitation of elemental gold from a 6N HCl solution containing gold chloride, cupric chloride, and hypophosphorous acid; the amount of gold reduced is proportional to the amount of tellurium present. As little as 1 nanogram (1 X 10-9 g) of tellurium gives a measurable reaction with 1 mg of gold in 50 ml of solution.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1963 |
|---|---|
| Title | Tellurium: A new sensitive test |
| DOI | 10.1126/science.141.3575.42 |
| Authors | H. W. Lakin, C. E. Thompson |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Science |
| Index ID | 70010767 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |