Estimation of Li+, K+ and Ca2+ complexation with [12]crown-4, [15] crown-5and [18]crown-6 using a Na+ISE in dioxane-water, part IV - Cation equilibrium constants of macrocyclic ethers with ion selective electrodes

The (1:1) Na+ equilibrium constants, K-e1, of macrocyclic ethers of [12]cro wn-4, [12]crown-5 and [18]crown-6 were determined with a Na+ ISE in the pre sence of a second cation e.g. Li+, K+ and Ca2+ in dioxane/water (50/50). We estimated the (1:1)equilibrium constants, K-e2 of the macrocyclic ethers w ith Li+, K+ and Ca2+ by this way. The binding selectivity of a macrocyclic ether between two cations was estimated in the same binary solvent mixture where the water hydration role is diminished. Results showed clearly the ef fect of macrocyclic size and cation radii in a solution.