Analysis of cigarette smoke by Fourier transform infrared spectrometry

Journal Article · Mon Jan 31 23:00:00 EST 1977 · Anal. Chem.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ac50010a037· OSTI ID:7122868

Maddox, W L ^[1]; Mamantov, G

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1. Oak Ridge National Lab., TN

The application of Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FT-IR) to the quantitative determination of several components in the gas phase of whole, dilute tobacco smoke was demonstrated. The 18-cm absorption cell was part of a cigarette smoking system similar to the intermittent inhalation exposure devices used in smoking and health research with rodents. Concentrations were measured for carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, methane, ethylene, and methanol in 7 to 22% smoke. The precision of a measurement in 22% smoke ranged from 3% for carbon dioxide to 34% for ethylene. Absorbances measured for isoprene and hydrogen cyanide followed expected concentrations in different cigarette smokes. It was shown that the concentrations of these components remain constant during a 30-s hold-up following each puff on the cigarettes.

• OSTI ID: 7122868
• Journal Information: Anal. Chem.; (United States), Journal Name: Anal. Chem.; (United States) Vol. 49:2; ISSN ANCHA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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