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Title: Optimization of a flow cell interface for reverse-phase liquid chromatography/Fourier transform infrared spectrometry

Journal Article · · Anal. Chem.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ac00129a016· OSTI ID:6971208

The further development of a method for on-line aqueous-based reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography/Fourier transform infrared spectrometry is described. An improved interface device based upon the postcolumn extraction of solutes into a proper analyte fluid has been constructed. In this fashion, the coupling of the separation to the spectrometer maintains the developed chromatographic resolution and yet retains the spectral integrity of each analyte with modest interferences. The device allows the detection of solutes within the time frame of the chromatographic separation. The apparent limit of detection for compounds containing carbonyl functionalities is on the order of micrograms per component as minimum injectable quantities.

Research Organization:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Univ., Blacksburg
DOE Contract Number:
FG22-84PC70799
OSTI ID:
6971208
Journal Information:
Anal. Chem.; (United States), Vol. 59:2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English