Main Title |
PAH (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons) Uptake by Plants: Methodology and Initial Investigations. |
Author |
Coates, J. ;
Elzerman, A. W. ;
Garrison, A. W. ;
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CORP Author |
Clemson Univ., SC. Dept. of Environmental Systems Engineering.;Environmental Research Lab., Athens, GA. |
Year Published |
1985 |
Report Number |
EPA-68-01-2281; EPA/600/D-85/036; |
Stock Number |
PB85-169597 |
Additional Subjects |
Plants(Botany) ;
Aromatic polycyclic hydrocarbons ;
Environmental surveys ;
Chemical analysis ;
Vegetation ;
Extraction ;
Sampling ;
Field tests ;
Concentration(Composition) ;
Gas chromatography ;
Organic materials ;
Natural emissions
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Internet Access |
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Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB85-169597 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
18p |
Abstract |
An analytical protocol was developed that allows quantification of 16 PAHs in grain sorghum and fescue grass. Compounds are extracted from the plant stem and foliage by homogenation/solication using acetonitrile as the primary solvent. The extract is cleaned up by solvent partitioning into pentane followed by adsorption chromatography on silicic acid, then analyzed by GC-FID. This method can be used to measure PAH concentrations at the 25 micrograms/kg level in the plant. |