Agilent GC/MSD Purge-and-Trap VOC Analysis Application Note

This Application Note describes the use of Agilent Purge-and-Trap/Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectral Detection technology for the analysis of volatile organic compounds in water.

Brand: Agilent
Category: Other Electronics
Document type: Application Note
Language: English
Pages: 6
File format: PDF
File size: 107 KB
Published: 02 July, 2012
Updated: 30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum: 16195B9CD25C0DC0644AB795D0E69D3F
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About this manual

This document details the use of purge-and-trap sample concentration combined with gas chromatography and mass selective detection (GC/MSD) for analyzing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in water samples. It highlights the system's ability to quantify compounds at concentrations as low as 0.1 ug/L (ppb). The text outlines the experimental setup, including specific instrumentation and conditions used for analyzing 60 common VOCs.

What's inside

Abstract
Introduction
P&T/GC/MSD Instrumentation
Results and Discussion
Calibration Regression Coefficient
Calibration Curves
Conclusions

Specifications

Detection Limit	0.1 ug/L (ppb)
Sample Size	5-mL or 25-mL
Column	20-m x 0.18-mm x 1.0-ym J&W DB-VRX
Software	Agilent EnviroQuant ChemStation

Frequently asked questions

What is the most widely used technique for VOC analysis in water?

Purge-and-trap sample concentration followed by gas chromatography with mass spectral detection.

How does increasing sample size affect sensitivity?

Using 25-mL samples increases sensitivity by a factor of 5 compared to 5-mL samples.

What software is designed for environmental laboratories?

Agilent's EnviroQuant software.

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