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Electrode for sensing fluoride ion activity in solution.

M S Frant·J W Ross
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Electrodes constructed from single-crystal sections of rare earth fluorides respond to fluoride ion activity over more than five orders of magnitude and show a high selectivity for fluoride over other common anions. These electrodes can be used for either direct measuremnent of fluoride ion activity or detection of the end point in titration.

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M S Frant, J W Ross. 1966-12-23. Electrode for sensing fluoride ion activity in solution.. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.154.3756.1553

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