TCP Electrochemical Detection

In this paper we are describing a new approach for TCP determination in solutions. TCP (tricresyl phosphate) hydrolysis has been accelerated for the first time, using microwave irradiation. The detection of TCP was done through the analysis of alkali hydrolysis medium, where cresols were detected electrochemically using carbon paste electrodes. These carbon paste electrodes were composed of graphite powder and silicone oils. Linear sweep voltammograms were recorded; the detection limit for TCP was 3×10-8 M.