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Analytical procedures for aniline and selected derivatives in wastewater and sludge. Final report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5129166

This study involved the development and validation of analytical methods for determining aniline and 18 halogen and nitro-substituted derivatives in industrial wastewater and municipal sludge. Gas chromatography (GC) with a nitrogen-phosphorus detector (NPD) was found to be well suited as a determinative technique for anilines in wastewater. Detection limits of 1-5 micrograms/L were achieved using both packed and capillary columns. A GC-MS approach which was essentially the same as U.S. EPA Method 625 was found to be useful for identifying and determining anilines in industrial wastewater at the low micrograms/L level. A U.S. EPA Interim Method developed by EMSL-Cincinnati for the determination of priority pollutants in municipal sludge was evaluated and optimized for the determination of anilines. Detection limits of 50-300 micrograms/kg were achieved.

Research Organization:
Battelle Columbus Labs., OH (USA)
OSTI ID:
5129166
Report Number(s):
PB-84-140102
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English