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Agilent J&W FactorFour VF-5ms GC Column Application Note
The document details an analytical method to analyze 16 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), 17 polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and 24 organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) in a single run. This approach is designed to improve productivity for environmental samples by reducing analysis time compared to performing separate analyses for each compound group.
The method utilizes GC/MS with the Agilent J&W FactorFour VF-5ms column, achieving separation of 57 compounds within 32 minutes. The note discusses specific challenges in separating certain peak pairs that have identical masses or difficult resolution using mass spectrometry alone, providing strategies for confirmation via Selected Ion Monitoring (SIM).
Agilent VF-5MS specifications
| Column | VF-5ms, 10 mx 0.15 mm x 0.15 um |
|---|---|
| Part Number | CP9034 |
| Cartridge | BondElut C18, 200 mg |
| Carrier Gas | 0.5 mL/min Helium |
| Injector Temperature | 250 °C |
| Detector | Triple quadripole GC |
| Ion Source Temperature | 250 °C |
| Analysis Time | 12 minutes |
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Questions answered in these manuals
How long does the multi-residue analysis of PAHs, PCBs, and OCPs take on this column?
The VF-5ms column delivers a multi-residue analysis of PAHs, PCBs, and OCPs in 32 minutes.
From: Agilent J&W FactorFour VF-5ms GC Column Application Note
What are the specified sample concentrations for PAHs, OCPs, and PCBs in this method?
The concentration of the PAHs was ten times higher than the concentration of PCBs and OCPs, with PAHs at 1 wg/mL and OCPs and PCBs at 0.1 yg/mL.
From: Agilent J&W FactorFour VF-5ms GC Column Application Note
How many anabolic steroids can this method screen?
The method is designed to screen 13 anabolic androgenic steroids.
What is the total analysis time for the method?
The analysis is completed within 12 minutes.