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Method of determining the efficiency of air sampling traps to collect and release volatile organic compounds

Journal Article · · Anal. Lett.; (United States)
A new method is described that facilitates determining the efficiency of air sampling traps to adsorb and thermally desorb volatile organic compounds. A known volume of a liquid standard of volatile organic compounds is vaporized into an air stream, a fraction of which is collected on an air sampling trap. This trap is subsequently thermally desorbed and analyzed using a GC/FID. The efficiency of the trap to adsorb and thermally desorb each compound tested is calculated.
Research Organization:
Rhode Island Dept. of Health, Providence
OSTI ID:
6418527
Journal Information:
Anal. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Anal. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 20:2; ISSN ANALB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English