Results of CN− readings in water samples from the environment.
| Sample | Spiked (μM) | Found (Xa ± SDb) (μM) | Recovery (%) | RSDc (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tap water | 2.0 | 1.992 ± 0.007 | 99.6 | 0.18 |
| 4.0 | 3.998 ± 0.007 | 99.9 | 0.22 | |
| 6.0 | 6.009 ± 0.003 | 100.2 | 0.36 | |
| Distilled water | 2.0 | 2.003 ± 0.002 | 100.2 | 0.34 |
| 4.0 | 3.992 ± 0.007 | 99.8 | 0.44 | |
| 6.0 | 6.011 ± 0.008 | 100.2 | 0.62 | |
| Pond water | 2.0 | 1.948 ± 0.004 | 97.4 | 0.60 |
| 4.0 | 3.921 ± 0.006 | 98.0 | 0.51 | |
| 6.0 | 5.933 ± 0.005 | 98.9 | 0.78 |
Mean of three determinations.
SD: standard deviation.
RSD: relative standard deviation.