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THE CONVERSION OF OXYGEN IN COMPOUNDS TO CARBON MONOXIDE FOR MASS- SPECTROMETRIC ANALYSIS

Journal Article · · Australian J. Chem.
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1071/CH9590621· OSTI ID:4169082
A method by which oxygen in many organic compounds and some inorganic compounds can be converted to carbon monoxide for mass-spectrometric analysis is described. The compound is decomposed in the vapor state in the presence of excess bromine by contact with a clean or a carbon-coated platinum wire at a bright red heat. The bromine acts as a scavenger and removes hydrogen and hydrocarbons. Carbon monoxide is obtained quantitatively and may be isolated in a pure state, except when the compound contains nitrogen, by freezing out the other decomposition products using liquid air. Memory and dilution effects are very small. (auth)
Research Organization:
Univ. of Queensland, Brisbane
NSA Number:
NSA-14-008458
OSTI ID:
4169082
Journal Information:
Australian J. Chem., Journal Name: Australian J. Chem. Vol. Vol: 12
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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