Varian 210-MS GC/MS EPA 8270D Application Note SI-02361

About this manual

The document details a method to rapidly set up the Varian 210-MS GC/MS system for the analysis of 64 semi-volatile compounds in accordance with EPA Method 8270D. It specifies the instrumentation, including the 210-MS Ion Trap Mass Spectrometer, 431-GC Gas Chromatograph, and V:Results software.

What's inside

• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Instrumentation
• GC Conditions
• MS Conditions
• Results and discussion
• System performance check compounds

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum number of calibration levels required for linear fitting?

A minimum of five levels are allowed for linear fitting.

What is the maximum acceptable average %RSD for all analytes?

The average %RSD should be less than 15%.

What is the required hold time at 270 °C during the GC temperature program?

The system must hold at 270 °C for 1 minute.