Analysis of polar and non-polar VOCs from ambient and source matrices: Development of a new canister autosampler which meets TO-15 QA/QC criteria
- Tekmar-DOHRMANN, Cincinnati, OH (United States)
Approximately 108 of the Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) specified in the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments are classified as volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Of the 108 VOCs, nearly 35% are oxygenated or polar compounds. While more than one sample introduction technique exists for the analysis of these air toxics, SUMMA{reg_sign} canister sampling is suitable for the most complete range of analytes. A broad concentration range of polar and non-polar species can be analyzed from canisters. A new canister autosampler, the Tekmar AUTOCan{trademark} Elite autosampler, has been developed which incorporates the autosampler and concentrator into a single unit. Analysis of polar and non-polar VOCs has been performed. This paper demonstrates adherence to the technical acceptance objectives outlined in the TO-15 methodology including initial calibration, daily calibration, blank analysis, method detection limits and laboratory control samples. The analytical system consists of a Tekmar AUTOCan{trademark} Elite autosampler interfaced to a Hewlett Packard{reg_sign} 5890/5972 MSD.
- OSTI ID:
- 617751
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-9704195--
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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