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Title: Continued development of an atmospheric monitoring mass spectrometry system - task 2.2. Topical report, January 1, 1995--December 31, 1995

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/570235· OSTI ID:570235

The objective of this project was the development of a mass spectrometric methodology applicable to the field determination of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC`s), such as BTEX components (Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, and Xylenes). A combination of chemical ionization, selective ion storage, and tandem mass spectrometry was planned to be employed with an ion trap mass spectrometry system. The Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) interface on the ion trap system was modified to permit direct atmospheric monitoring. Through the use of tandem mass spectrometry methods the need for chromatographic separation would be eliminated reducing the overall size and complexity of the system.

Research Organization:
West Virginia Univ., Morgantown, WV (United States). Dept. of Chemistry
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Environmental Restoration and Waste Management, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
FC21-92MC29467
OSTI ID:
570235
Report Number(s):
DOE/MC/29467-5319; ON: DE97002067; TRN: 98:003817
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: [1998]
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English