A new PVC membrane electrode for lead ions, based on is[(1-hydroxy-9,1
0-anthraquinone)-2-methyl]sulfide as membrane carrier, was prepared. T
he sensor exhibits a Nernstian response for Pb2+ over a wide concentra
tion range (5.6 x 10(-3)-4.0 x 10(-6) M). It has a response time of ab
out 30 s and can be used for at least 3 months without any divergence
in potentials. The proposed membrane sensor revealed good selectivitie
s for Pb2+ over a wide variety of other metal ions. It was used as an
indicator electrode in potentiometric titration of lead ion.