Open AccessApplicability of a SPME method for the Rapid Determination of VOCs
Author(s) -
Alexandre Béné,
Jean-Luc Luisier,
Antoine Fornage
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
chimia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.387
H-Index - 55
eISSN - 2673-2424
pISSN - 0009-4293
DOI - 10.2533/000942902777680315
Subject(s) - flame ionization detector , wastewater , chemistry , detector , environmental chemistry , volatile organic compound , chromatography , organic solvent , environmental science , gas chromatography , environmental engineering , organic chemistry , chemical engineering , electrical engineering , engineering
A fast method for monitoring volatile organic compounds in water and air is described whereby the VOCs are adsorbed on a SPME and then desorbed directly in a flame ionization detector (FID) or a photoionization detector (PID). The signal obtained provides a global measure of the VOCs present in water or air. In most cases, such as accidental pollution by hydrocarbons, wastewater from industry or control of the absence of solvent in air, this information is very relevant. The analysis can be handled by a non-professional with a throughput of 10 samples/h. Low levels of about 10?g organic volatile compounds per liter of water can be measured.