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Main Title Analysis of Aromatic Compounds in Water using Fluorescence and Phosphorescence.
Author Elli, David W. ;
CORP Author New Hampshire Univ., Durham. Water Resources Research Center.
Year Published 1972
Report Number RR-5; DI-14-31-0001-3229; OWRR-A-009-NH; 14541,; OWRR-A-009-NH(4)
Stock Number PB-212 268
Additional Subjects ( Water pollution ; Aromatic polycyclic hydrocarbons) ; ( Water analysis ; Aromatic polycyclic hydrocarbons) ; Microanalysis ; Solvent extraction ; Thin layer chromatography ; Spectroscopic analysis ; Fluorescence ; Pyrenes ; Benzanthracenes ; Gas chromatography ; Mass spectroscopy ; Visible spectrum ; Phosphorescence ; Carcinogens ; Benzopyrenes ; Water pollution detection
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NTIS  PB-212 268 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
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Abstract
The presence of small amounts of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PNA) in many areas of the environment has focused attention on the development of improved analytical measurements for their determination. The major source of PNA in the environment is the incomplete combustion of coal and other fuels. However, there is sufficient evidence to demonstrate that trace amounts of PNA are synthesized by naturally occurring organisms. The purpose of the research was to develop a method for the determination of trace amounts of PNA present in natural water. The analytical scheme used included: Continuous liquid-liquid extraction of 5 liters of water with n-pentane followed by concentration; Removal of interfering substances; Thin-layer chromatography (TLC) of the concentrated eluent to separate the individual PNA; and Quantitative fluorescence analysis of the separated compounds. A gas chromatographic-mass spectrographic technique is also discussed.