Detection of Chlorine in a Non-aqueous Solution via Anodic Oxidation and a Photochemical Reaction

Abstract

In this study, we developed a new chlorine gas detection method using anodic oxidation and a photochemical reaction. Chlorine gas was temporarily solvated with an aprotic polar solvent having an extensive potential range in the positive direction, and the solvated chlorine molecule was detected by an anodic oxidation reaction. In addition, when combined with ultraviolet light irradiation, we could detect high sensitivity using the photochemical reaction.