| Main Title |
Survey of Direct Analysis Methods for Organic Compounds in Particulate Matter. |
| Author |
Alexander, C. A. ;
Hoyland, J. R. ;
Barnes, R. H. ;
Ogden, J. S. ;
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| CORP Author |
Battelle Columbus Labs., OH.;Environmental Monitoring Systems Lab., Research Triangle Park, NC. |
| Year Published |
1984 |
| Report Number |
EPA-68-02-3487; EPA-600/4-84-016; |
| Stock Number |
PB84-154723 |
| Additional Subjects |
Particles ;
Aromatic hydrocarbons ;
Chemical analysis ;
Air pollution ;
Surveys ;
Mass spectroscopy ;
Infrared spectroscopy ;
Raman spectroscopy ;
Gas chromatography ;
Organic compounds ;
Aromatic polycyclic hydrocarbons ;
Absorption ;
Air pollution detection ;
Fourier transform spectroscopy
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| NTIS |
PB84-154723 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
|
07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
54p |
| Abstract |
Spark source, secondary ion and direct probe mass spectroscopy and infrared, Raman and photoacoustic optical spectroscopy were evaluated for their present and potential usefulness in direct quantification and semiquantitative analysis of aromatic hydrocarbons in particulate matter. It was found that spark source mass spectroscopy, secondary ion mass spectroscopy, Fourier-Transform infrared and Raman spectroscopy and photoacoustic spectroscopy did not provide sufficient sensitivity for the determination of environmental levels of polycylic aromatic hydrocarbons in particulate matter. Direct probe thermal desorption mass spectroscopy was found to be capable of the detection and quantification of organic compounds, particularly high molecular weight species not detected by commonly used extraction processes followed by gas chromatography or gas chromatography/mass spectroscopic analysis. It is further concluded that the organic material absorbed on ambient particulate matter may be much more complex than previously suspected. |
| NTIS Title Notes |
Final rept. 1981-82. |
| PUB Date Free Form |
Jan 84 |
| Category Codes |
7D; 68A; 99A |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A04/MF A01 |
| Primary Description |
600/08 |
| Document Type |
NT |
| Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
| Control Number |
411842877 |
| Origin |
NTIS |
| Type |
CAT |
