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Chemistry

Using Square Wave Voltammetry for Trace Heavy Metal Detection

Quick fact

Square wave voltammetry can detect metals at concentrations as low as parts per billion, often in less than a minute.

Why this is interesting

Imagine detecting a single drop of lead in an Olympic-sized swimming pool. How can chemists find such tiny amounts of heavy metals?