Each solution was allowed to equilibrate in an HPLC vial (12 x 32 mm) with a teflon-lined snap cap. Samples containing a cylindrical micro-stirrer bar (2 x 5 mm, teflon-coated, manufactured by Cowie obtained from Fisher) were stirred at rpm using an IKA RCT basic hotplate stirrer. Shaken samples were placed in an Eppendorf