ISSN:
1612-1112
Keywords:
Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry
;
Volatile organic compounds
;
Indoor air
;
Expired air
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Summary Volatile organic compounds (VOC) are present in indoor air at concentrations generally higher than in outdoor air. In this study VOC concentrations in the air of two classrooms differing in insulation, and in the expired air of children in them, were investigated. Qualitative and quantitative determinations were done by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry techniques. Differences in the concentrations of VOC in indoor air and in the expired air of the children were linked to the endogeneous or exogeneous origin of the compounds, to the activities of the children and to the quality of indoor-outdoor air exchanges.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02272189
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