Determination of trace level of perchlorate in Antarctic snow and ice by ion chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry using an automated sample on-line preconcentration method

A new ion chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry（IC-ESI-MS/MS） method,with automated sampling and on-line preconcentration,has been developed for the determination of perchlorate in Antarctic snow and ice at low part-per-trillion（ng/L） levels.To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time that an analytical method is used for the determination of perchlorate in Antarctic snow and ice.The IC-ESI-MS/MS instrumentation consisted of an ICS2000 ion chromatography（IC） system coupled to an API3200 electrospray tandem mass spectrometer（ESI-MS/MS）.On-line preconcentration was realized through a six-port injector valve,a TAC-ULP1 concentrator column and an AS auto-sampler.Multiple reaction monitoring（MRM） mode was used to quantify the perchlorate anion.The transition of ³⁵Cl¹⁶O₄^-（m/z 98.9） into ³⁵Cl¹⁶O₃^-（m/z 82.9） was monitored for quantifying the main analyte,and the transition of ³⁷Cl¹⁶O₄^-（m/z 100.9） into ³⁷Cl¹⁶O₃^-（m/z 84.9） was monitored for examining a proper isotopic abundance ratio of ³⁵Cl to ³⁷Cl,which was used as a confirmation tool.The limit of detection（LOD） and limit of quantitation（LOQ） for the method was 0.2 ng/ L and 0.5 ng/L,respectively.And this new method exhibited acceptable accuracy and precision for samples at ng/L levels.All the tested snow and ice samples were found to contain measurable amount of perchlorate,ranging from 10 ng/L to 340 ng/L.     

A New Sensor for Perchlorate Ion

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A potentiometric sensor for perchlorate anion was developed by mixing a silica gel, chemically modified with 1,4-diazabicyclo (2.2.2) octane, with an epoxy polymer and carbon. The electode showed Nernstian response to the perchlorate ion in the concentration range of 10^?1 and 10^?4 mol L^?1.     

Extraction of Perchlorate and Iodide by Ion-Pair Formation with the Iron(II)-di(2-Pyridyl)N,N-DI[(8-quinolyl)amino]methane Complex

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Di(2-pyridyl)N, N-di[(8-quinolyl)amino]methane (DPQAM) was used for the substoichiometric extraction and photometric determination of perchlorate and iodide in the ranges 10–1000 and 50–1000 ppm, respectively, by extraction of the Fe(DPQAM)₂X₂ (X = C1O₄ ^? or I^?) into chloroform. The determination ranges were found to be dependent on the Fe(II) concentration used.     

Perchlorate and chlorate in dietary supplements and flavor enhancing ingredients

The oxyhalide anions perchlorate and chlorate were measured in a series of dietary (vitamin and mineral) supplements and flavor enhancing ingredients collected from various commercial vendors in two large US cities. Analyses were conducted using liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). The limit of detection was based on the mass of supplements and ingredients extracted and ranged from 2 to 15 ng/g for perchlorate and 4 to 30 ng/g for chlorate. Perchlorate and chlorate were detected in 20 and 26, respectively, of the 31 dietary supplements tested, with concentrations ranging from non-detectable to as high as 2400 and 10,300 ng/g, respectively. Based upon the recommended dose provided by each manufacturer for different supplements, the daily oral dose of perchlorate and chlorate could be as high as 18 and 20 μg/day, respectively. The highest level of perchlorate was found in a supplement recommended for pregnant women as a prenatal nutritional supplement. Of the 31 dietary supplements investigated, 12 were specifically marketed for pregnant women and children. Perchlorate and chlorate were also detectable in four products marketed for the enhancement of food flavor. Perchlorate is found naturally in some parts of the world, is present in some natural fertilizers, is used as an oxidizer in solid fuel engines, and has been used at therapeutic doses in humans to treat overactive thyroid glands. Perchlorate has been detected in drinking water, dairy products, some produce and grains, and human breast milk. This is the first report of perchlorate measured in over-the-counter dietary supplements and flavor enhancing ingredients.     

Environmental perchlorate: why it matters

The only known mechanism of toxicity for perchlorate is interference with iodide uptake at the sodium-iodide symporter (NIS). The NIS translocates iodide across basolateral membranes to the thyroid gland so it can be used to form thyroid hormones (TH). NIS is also expressed in the mammary gland during lactation, so that iodide can be transferred from a mother to her child. Without adequate iodide, an infant cannot produce sufficient TH to meet its developmental needs. Effects expected from perchlorate are those that would be seen in conditions of hypothyroidism or hypothyroxinemia. The probability of a permanent adverse effect is greatest during early life, as successful neurodevelopment is TH-dependent. Study of perchlorate risk is complicated by a number of factors including thyroid status of the mother during gestation, thyroid status of the fetus, maternal and infant iodine intake, and exposure of each to other TH-disrupting chemicals. Perhaps the greatest standing issue, and the issue most relevant to the field of analytical chemistry, is the simple fact that human exposure has not been quantified. This review will summarize perchlorate's potential to adversely affect neurodevelopment. Whether current environmental exposures to perchlorate contribute to neuro-impairment is unknown. Risks posed by perchlorate must be considered in conjunction with iodine intake.     

Potential perchlorate exposure from Citrus sp. irrigated with contaminated water

Citrus produced in the southwestern United States is often irrigated with perchlorate-contaminated water. This irrigation water includes Colorado River water which is contaminated with perchlorate from a manufacturing plant previously located near the Las Vegas Wash, and ground water from wells in Riverside and San Bernardino counties of California which are affected by a perchlorate plume associated with an aerospace facility once located near Redlands, California. Studies were conducted to evaluate the uptake and distribution of perchlorate in citrus irrigated with contaminated water, and estimate potential human exposure to perchlorate from the various citrus types including lemon (Citrus limon), grapefruit (Citrus paradise), and orange (Citrus sinensis) produced in the region. Perchlorate concentrations ranged from less than 2-9 μg/L for Colorado River water and from below detection to approximately 18 μg/L for water samples from wells used to irrigate citrus. Destructive sampling of lemon trees produced with Colorado River water show perchlorate concentrations larger in the leaves (1835 μg/kg dry weight (dw)) followed by the fruit (128 μg/kg dw). Mean perchlorate concentrations in roots, trunk, and branches were all less than 30 μg/kg dw. Fruit pulp analyzed in the survey show perchlorate concentrations ranged from below detection limit to 38 μg/kg fresh weight (fw), and were related to the perchlorate concentration of irrigation water. Mean hypothetical exposures (μg/person/day) of children and adults from lemons (0.005 and 0.009), grapefruit (0.03 and 0.24), and oranges (0.51 and 1.20) were estimated. These data show that potential perchlorate exposures from citrus in the southwestern United States are negligible relative to the reference dose recommended by the National Academy of Sciences.     

稀土脯氨酸配合物[RE_2(L-Pro)_6(H_2O)_4](ClO_4)_6的标准生成焓测定

合成了两种稀土高氯酸盐与Ｌ－脯氨酸配合物的晶体．经热重、差热、化学分析及对比有关文献,知其组成 是［Ｐｒ２（Ｌ－Ｐｒｏ）６（Ｈ２Ｏ）４］（ＣｌＯ４）６和［Ｅｒ２（Ｌ－ＰｒＯ）６（Ｈ２Ｏ）４］（ＣｌＯ４）６,质量分数为９９．２４％和９８．２０％．选用ＲＥ（ＮＯ３）· ６Ｈ２Ｏ（ＲＥ＝Ｐｒ,Ｅｒ）、ＬＰｒｏ、ＮａＣｌＯ４·Ｈ２Ｏ和 ＮａＮＯ３作辅助物,使用具有恒温环境的反应热量计,以 ２ ｍｏｌ·Ｌ－１ＨＣｌ 作溶剂,分别测定了［２ＲＥ（ＮＯ３）３·６Ｈ２Ｏ＋６Ｌ－ＰｒＯ＋６ＮａＣｌＯ４·Ｈ２Ｏ］和｛ ［ＲＥ２（Ｌ－ＰｒＯ）６（Ｈ２Ｏ）４］（ＣｌＯ４）６＋６ＮａＮＯ３｝在 ２９８．１５ Ｋ时的溶解热．设计一热化学循环求得化学反应的反应焓ｒＨ分别是：６３．９０４ ｋＪ·ｍｏｌ－１和 ９１．０１７ ｋＪ·ｍｏｌ－１,经计算得配合物［ＲＥ２（Ｌ－Ｐｒｏ）６（Ｈ２Ｏ）４］（ＣｌＯ４）６（ｓ）在 ２９８．１５ Ｋ时的标准生成焓（２９８．１５ Ｋ）分别 是－６ ５９４．７８ ｋＪ·ｍｏｌ－１和－６ ５３２．８７ ｋＪ·ｍｏｌ－１。     

大体积进样离子色谱法测定环境水样中高氯酸根

采用大体积500μL进样离子色谱法,电导检测测定了几种水体中高氯酸盐的含量。分析柱为容量高、亲水性强的以脂肪族碳骨架为基质的阴离子交换柱IonPac AS20,淋洗液在线发生器自动产生35 mmol/LKOH淋洗液,0.25 mL/m in等浓度淋洗。这种新型的以脂肪族碳骨架为基质的阴离子交换柱的采用,极大的削弱了该色谱柱对对氯苯磺酸的保留,完全消除了现行美国EPA高氯酸盐分析方法中高氯酸根与对氯苯磺酸共淋洗的问题。方法对高氯酸根的检出限(S/N=3)为0.5μg/L,高氯酸根浓度在1~1000μg/L范围内具有良好的线性(r=0.9991)。将本方法应用于自来水、河水和雪水样品中高氯酸盐的检测,实际样品的加标回收率在87%~114%之间;1μg/L高氯酸根连续进样9次,色谱峰面积相对标准偏差(RSD)为6.9%。