Agilent Technologies Analysis of TNT RDX CL-20 by APCI LC/MS/MS Application Note

About this manual

The document details an analytical methodology for detecting trinitrotoluene (TNT), hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine (RDX), and 2,4,6,8,10,12-hexanitro-2,4,6,8,10,12-hexaazaisowurtzitane (CL-20). The method utilizes LC negative ion APCI-MS/MS to provide informative, sensitive, and selective analysis of these high-energy compounds.

What's inside

• Introduction
• Instrumentation
• HPLC Conditions
• MS Parameters
• Results and Discussion
• Conclusion

Frequently asked questions

What explosives does this application note analyze?

The document describes a method to characterize and detect trinitrotoluene (TNT), hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine (RDX), and 2,4,6,8,10,12-hexanitro-2,4,6,8,10,12-hexaazaisowurtzitane (CL-20).

What is the flow rate for the LC/MS analysis?

The analysis uses a flow rate of 0.8 mL/min.

How long does it take for all three explosives to elute under isocratic conditions?

All three explosives eluted in less than 5 minutes under isocratic conditions.