EPA method 8270 (semivolatiles) using a GC/ion trap spectrometer
- Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States)
EPA method 8270 describes the analysis of over 70 semivolatile organic compounds (SVOCs) in groundwater, soils, and solid and mixed wastes. Estimated quantitation limits for this method using a quadrupole mass spectrometer are in the pg/L or pg/kg range. To achieve these concentrations levels, liter volumes of water or tens of grams of solid waste must be extracted and concentrated to 1-2 mL prior to GC/MS analysis. The inherent sensitivity of the ion trap mass spectrometer (ITS) and its compatibility with GC introduction makes GC/ITS ideal for use in EPA methods, The goal of this work was to demonstrate the improvements possible in EPA protocols using an ion trap mass spectrometer. Method 8270 was chosen for this evaluation.
- OSTI ID:
- 210670
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-9505261--
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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