Determination of (methylcyclopentadienyl)manganese tricarbonyl in gasolines by gas chromatography with flame photometric detection

Journal Article · Thu Nov 15 04:00:00 EST 1990 · Analytical Chemistry (Washington); (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ac00221a008· OSTI ID:6125996

Aue, W A; Millier, B; Sun, Xunyun ^[1]

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1. Dalhousie Univ., Halifax, Nova Scotia (Canada)

The common gasoline additive (methylcyclopentadienyl)manganese tricarbonyl (MMT) can be determined down to 0.6 ppm (w/w) levels in gasoline, by using atomic emission from a simple, inexpensive, and commercially available flame photometric detector. Other manganese compounds respond to similar to MMT. Quenching caused by the carbon background is insignificant. The chemiluminescence from manganese compares favorably with signals from compounds of sulfur, phosphorus, and lead in gasoline matrices under a variety of spectral conditions. Selectivity ratios of three to six orders of magnitude can be easily obtained from Mn vis-a-vis Pb, P, S, and C in dual-channel differential modes. Any element can be suppressed and such spectral tests can be used to ascertain the identity and purity of the MMT peak.

• OSTI ID: 6125996
• Journal Information: Analytical Chemistry (Washington); (USA), Journal Name: Analytical Chemistry (Washington); (USA) Vol. 62:22; ISSN ANCHA; ISSN 0003-2700
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
023000* -- Petroleum-- Properties & Composition
ADDITIVES
CHROMATOGRAPHY
COMPLEXES
DATA
EXPERIMENTAL DATA
FLAME PHOTOMETRY
FUEL ADDITIVES
FUELS
GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY
GASOLINE
INFORMATION
LIQUID FUELS
MANGANESE COMPLEXES
MEASURING METHODS
NUMERICAL DATA
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
PHOTOMETRY
SEPARATION PROCESSES
TRANSITION ELEMENT COMPLEXES