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Reynolds, G. F. (1960) Studies in polarography: some applications to organic and inorganic systems. Doctoral thesis, Sir John Cass College.
A brief description of the polarographic method is given and its application to organic and inorganic systems is discussed. In particular the more systematic character of inorganic polarography, where most reactions are reversible and theoretically predictable, is contrasted with that of organic polarography where the reactions are usually irreversible and involve the uptake, or discharge, of hydrogen ion in the overall electrode process. Reference is made to the problems which arise due to the interference with the wave of the species being studied by other materials in the solution. Instrumental and other means of eliminating such interference are described and briefly discussed.
The techniques of oscillographic polarography are described and the various aspects are discussed. An improved linear sweep, single sweep cathode ray polarograph is described and a detailed study of the performance of the commercial version of this instrument is presented.
Studies in polarography leading to the determination of a number of materials including, boron, lead styphnate, oxalic acid and the nitrate ion are described. These introduce novel applications of the method. Results are given and some theoretical aspects are discussed. Finally a study of the polarography of pyridine is presented.
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