title: The polarographic measurement of halothane.
abstract: The polarographic reduction of halothane on silver cathodes was studied. Silver catalyses the reduction of halothane: two electrons are exchanged in the reduction process. Experiments using a rotating disc electrode showed a linear relationship between observed current and halothane concentration. A Silastic membrane-covered polarographic electrode was constructed using a silver cathode which gave a good linear response to changes in halothane concentration over the range 0.5% v/v halothane in nitrogen. Oxygen interferes with the measurement of halothane, but can be removed from a gas sample before analysis.
mesh_terms: D004566:Electrodes; D006221:Halothane / Q000032:analysis*; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction; D011048:Polarography; D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D012834:Silver
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers; D012834:Silver; D006221:Halothane