Jurnal Akademika Kimia
Vol. 10 No. 2 (2021)

A Simple Analyte Volatilization in Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Vessel for Spectrophotometric Determination of Boron

Risna E. Y. Adu (Universitas Timor)
Roto Roto (Universitas Gadja Mada)
Agus Kuncaka (Universitas Gadja Mada)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 May 2021

Abstract

A simple analyte separation through an in-situ volatilization system in a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) container was carried out for boric acid analysis in a food product by spectrophotometry. Separation was conducted in two teflon containers divided into the reagents compartment (outer vessel) and sample compartment (inner vessel). System optimization was done by varying the curcumin content and ethanol: water ratio. The optimum condition of the volatilization system was achieved at a curcumin concentration of 0.1% and ethanol: water ratio of 3:1. LOD and LOQ measurements, respectively, gave a value of 0.0413 mg/L and 0.1088 mg/L. The established method was used to determine boric acid content in sausage products by UV-Vis Spectrophotometry at 555 nm. The boric acid concentration in food samples was found to be 0.913-3.518 mg/kg. The separating method through in-situ volatilization systems in a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) container can be used for boric acid analysis in food samples.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jak

Publisher

Subject

Chemistry Education

Description

Jurnal Akademika Kimia is an electronic open-access journal that aims to publish the latest research results in the area of chemistry education and pure chemistry from academicians, professionals, and other practitioners at all levels of chemistry education. The journal coverage includes the ...