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Overview of Organic Fluorine Analysis in PFAS Research
Citation:
Liberatore, H. Overview of Organic Fluorine Analysis in PFAS Research. Regional Science Liaison Meeting, NA, March 30, 2021.
Impact/Purpose:
This presentation covers an overview of organic fluorine analysis method options that exist for perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) research. As PFAS compounds in circulation change and grow over time, it is important to find a way to measure all PFAS emissions. This presentation is intended to inform the Regional Science Liaison (RSL) of these methods in preparation for a potential upcoming workshop they have interest in.
Description:
This presentation covers an overview of organic fluorine analysis method options that exist for perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) research. As PFAS compounds in circulation change and grow over time, it is important to find a way to measure all PFAS emissions. This presentation briefly describes a variety of "total" organic fluorine measurement methods, including their advantages, pitfalls, and typical sample applications of each. Combustion ion chromatography methods, the total oxidizable precursors assay, and nondestructive methods of analysis are explained.