Research Article

Estimation of Measurement Uncertainties for the DGT Passive Sampler Used for Determination of Copper in Water

Table 1

Predefined passive sampler characteristics and environmental conditions used as a basis in the uncertainty calculations.

ParameterProperty/Value

Passive sampler
 Diameter2 cm
 Diffusion layerAcrylamide gel with APA cross-linker (APA2) [23]
 Cellulose nitrate membrane135 µm thickness and 0.45 µm pore size
 Receiving phaseResin-gel containing Chelex resin
Environmental conditions
 pH7.5
 Water temperature25°C/298 K
 TurbulenceEstimated