Multicomponent polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon analysis of inland water and sediment

Conference · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1978

OSTI ID:6486413

Griest, W H

Many polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) exhibit considerable carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic activity. Methods for reliable identification and quantification of PAHs in the aqueous environment are important for assessment of the potential environmental impact of processes releasing such compounds in aqueous discharges. This paper reports the development of multicomponent PAH analytical methods for inland water and sediment. The method consists of separate steps for PAH extraction, isolation and concentration, and identification and quantification. Each step is described separately.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-26
• OSTI ID: 6486413
• Report Number(s): CONF-7805130-1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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37 INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL, AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
AROMATICS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
CHROMATOGRAPHY
GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY
HYDROCARBONS
HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS
QUALITATIVE CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
QUANTITATIVE CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
SEDIMENTS
SEPARATION PROCESSES
WATER