Publication Date
2024
Document Type
Thesis
Committee Members
Steven Higgins, Ph.D. (Advisor); Suzanne Lunsford, Ph.D. (Committee Member); Eric Fossum, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Abstract
This study examines the complexation behavior of methylthymol blue (MTB) with strontium, particularly focusing on its application in addressing environmental concerns related to radiotoxic 90Sr. Using spectrophotometric techniques, the binding interactions were analyzed at pH = 7.50, 9.60, and 12.20. Results indicate that MTB forms a 1:1 complex with strontium at pH = 7.50, while at pH = 9.60 and 12.20 were assumed to influence complexation due to changes in ligand deprotonation and electrostatic interactions. Equilibrium constants (K1) = 22 (± 2) and molar absorptivities, ε1 = 6.3 x 10^3 (± 0.0008) L·mol⁻¹·cm⁻¹, and ε2 = 9.73 x (± 0.2)10^3 L·mol⁻¹·cm⁻¹ were determined using Beer’s law, alpha fraction plots, and 1:1 Single K model fitting was done in Igor Pro 9 software. These findings highlight MTB’s potential for environmental remediation of strontium in aqueous solution, with future research suggested to optimize MTB effectiveness as metal ion indicator.
Page Count
73
Department or Program
Department of Chemistry
Year Degree Awarded
2024
Copyright
Copyright 2024, all rights reserved. My ETD will be available under the "Fair Use" terms of copyright law.
