| Main Title |
Evaluation of sensitized fluorescence for polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon detection / |
| Author |
Smith, T. R.
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| CORP Author |
TRW Defense and Space Systems Group, Redondo Beach, CA.;Industrial Environmental Research Lab., Research Triangle Park, NC. |
| Publisher |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Industrial Environmental Research Laboratory ; National Information Service [distributor, |
| Year Published |
1979 |
| Report Number |
EPA-600/7-79-207; EPA-68-02-2689 |
| Stock Number |
PB80-108475 |
| OCLC Number |
08372137 |
| Subjects |
Fluorescence, Sensitized ;
Polycyclic compounds ;
Fluorescence, Sensitized ;
Polycyclic compounds
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| Additional Subjects |
Aromatic polycyclic hydrocarbons ;
Gas analysis ;
Fluorescence ;
Spot tests ;
Chemical analysis ;
Samples ;
Combustion products ;
Industrial wastes ;
Performance evaluation ;
Gas chromatography ;
Mass spectroscopy ;
Air pollution detection
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| Internet Access |
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| EJBD |
EPA 600-7-79-207 |
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Headquarters Library/Washington,DC |
03/31/2016 |
| EKBD |
EPA-600/7-79-207 |
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Research Triangle Park Library/RTP, NC |
01/02/2004 |
| ELBD ARCHIVE |
EPA 600-7-79-207 |
Received from HQ |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
10/04/2023 |
| NTIS |
PB80-108475 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
vi, 41 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. |
| Abstract |
The report gives results of an evaluation of a fluorescent spot test for detecting the presence of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) as a screening technique for samples to be analyzed by Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS). The test is based on the phenomenon of sensitized fluorescence and is capable of easily detecting 100 picograms of PAH in a 1 microliter sample, a level of sensitivity adequate for screening combustion effluent samples. Two interferences were observed: highly colored samples require dilution to allow viewing of the fluorescence level, and samples containing substantial amounts of phthalate esters produce false positive results. No false negative results were observed in the study. The test is adequate for screening combustion effluent samples prior to GC/MS analysis. |
| Notes |
"TRW Defense and Space Systems Group." "August 1979." Includes bibliographical references. "Contract no. 68-02-2689, T.D. 104, program element no. INE624." |
