ISSN:
0935-6304
Keywords:
Capillary GC trace analysis of C2-C4 hydrocarbons
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signal-to-noise ratio, improvement
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post column cryogenic trapping
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thermal remobilization
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Chemistry
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Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
---A method for the improvement of signal-to-noise ratios and hence detection limits in capillary gas chromatographic trace analysis of C2-C4 hydrocarbons was developed. It is based on the post column cryogenic trapping of the separated hydrocarbons using liquid nitrogen as coolant and its fast reinjection into the detector by rapid heating of the capillary tubing used for trapping. The improved signal-to-noise ratios were applied to decrease the sample volume and/or to lower the detection limit 10 to 27 times. The concentrations of these hydrocarbons in an urban air sample determined without and with post column cryogenic trapping were in good agreement but the precision was better when applying the cryogenic trapping mode.
Additional Material:
3 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
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