The present work deals with a novel synthesis of AgF/Ag 2 WO 4 nanocomposite by co-precipitation method. The morphology and size of the synthesized AgF/Ag 2 WO 4 nanocomposite were confirmed by Ultraviolet-Visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy, Fourier Transform-Infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, Transition Electron Microscopy (TEM) and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) analyses. The performance of the nanocomposite was successfully evaluated for Cr 6+ detection in a gelatin capsule, which indicated that this convenient and sensitive material offered great promise for onsite environmental monitoring of Cr 6+ . Control experiments with the addition of over 10 other metal ions (Na + , K + , Mg 2+ , Fe 2+ , Hg 2+ , Ca 2+ , Cu 2+ , Ni 2+ , Mn 2+ , Zn 2+ ) did not result in a distinct change in the colour or in the spectrum of the suspension which indicated that these ions did not interfere in the colorimetric determination of Cr 6+ in gelatin capsule. The detection concentration of Cr (VI) ranged from 0.5 mg to 1.0 mg, and the detection limit was 2 nM.
INTRODUCTION:High soluble and toxic content with the carcinogenic effect of hexavalent chromium Cr 6+ has been consistently found to be associated with an elevated incidence of respiratory cancers and other adverse health consequences. Chromium commonly exists in nature with two stable oxidation states, Cr 3+ and Cr 6+ , whereas Cr 6+ is highly water soluble and toxic, Cr (III) is much less soluble in water and less toxic to humans in the absence of complexing ligands 1-3 . Many industries produce this carcinogenic pollutant including leather tanning, cement, textile, printers and stainless steel welding 4-7 .