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Table 2 Selectivity coefficients of the obtained sensors

From: Potentiometric detection and removal of copper using porphyrins

Interfering ion (X)

Electrode A

Electrode B

Electrode C

Ni2+

- 4.38

- 5.56

- 5.84

Mn2+

- 1.60

- 3.28

- 1.03

Co2+

- 3.67

- 4.16

- 2.99

Fe3+

+ 1.27

- 0.80

- 0.92

Na+

- 1.70

- 1.68

- 1.87

Li+

- 2.33

- 3.74

- 2.08

Zn2+

- 1.00

- 2.27

−3.19

Pb2+

-

−1.26

-

Al3+

-

−2.73

-

  1. The table presents the selectivity coefficients of the obtained sensors calculated using equation (1) towards a number of 9 cations: Ni2+, Mn2+, Co2+ Pb2+, Zn2+, Fe3+, Al3+, Na+ and Li+.