ONLINE DETECTION OF VOLATILE ORGANIC-COMPOUNDS IN AIR AT PARTS-PER-TRILLION LEVELS BY MEMBRANE INTRODUCTION MASS-SPECTROMETRY

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作者
CISPER, ME [1 ]
GILL, CG [1 ]
TOWNSEND, LE [1 ]
HEMBERGER, PH [1 ]
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[1] LOS ALAMOS NATL LAB,ADV CHEM DIAGNOST GRP,LOS ALAMOS,NM 87545
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10.1021/ac00104a017
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O65 [分析化学];
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070302 ; 081704 ;
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We describe the use of a two-stage membrane sampling system coupled with an ion trap spectrometer for the direct analysis of volatile organic compounds in air with quantitation limits to low parts-per-billion levels. and detection to parts-per-trillion levels. Toluene, carbon tetrachloride, trichloroethane, and benzene were used in these studies, We have obtained linear calibration curves from approximately 3 to 3000 ppb by volume for these compounds. The magnitude of instrument response is essentially independent of air now rate from 0.2 to >3 L/min; response times are 60-90 s, Additionally, the same membrane interface can be used for the sequential analysis of water and soil, providing a sensitive and versatile analytical tool.
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页码:1413 / 1417
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