Electron capture detector response to low electron affinity aromatic hydrocarbons using positive ion stabilization and alkyl chloride sensitization

The electron capture detector (ECD) response to numerous aromatic hydrocarbons of low electron affinity (EA) is shown to be detrimentally affected by two processes which compete with and typically overwhelm the electron capture reactions of these molecules. It is shown that the effects of these two undesired reactions can be eliminated by the permanent addition of trimethylamine and one of several alkyl monochlorides to the detector make-up gas. These modifications of the detector gas result in greatly increased sensitivity, increased linearity, and increased reproducibility of response. A kinetic model for the ECD responses of low EA resonance capture molecules is developed which appears to explain these improvements.     

用二维色谱技术测定聚合反应气体组成

介绍一种无阀切换的二维气相色谱分析方法。采用两根不同性质的色谱柱并联连接，样品分别经两根色谱柱分离后汇合在一起进入同一检测器。一次进样可同时测定Ｈ２、Ｏ２、Ｎ２及Ｃ１～Ｃ３的组分。     

Analysis of nitriles at low parts per million levels by capillary gas chromatography

Two methods have been developed for the determination of trace levels of acetonitrile and propionitrile in light naphthas. One involves clean-up and preconcentration by medium pressure liquid chromatography (MPLC) in which nitriles are concentrated ten-fold while the complex hydrocarbon matris is removed. The concentrated solution is then analyzed by high resolution GC with flame ionization detection. The second method involves direct injection of samples into a capillary GC equipped with chemiluminescence nitrogen detection. The results and repeatability obtained from both methods are comparable. Preconcentration enables identification by GC-MS and simultaneous analysis of other polar species, with no need for selective detectors. Direct analysis is, on the other hand, much less time-consuming and requires less sample.     

Sequential optimisation of the separation of a complex mixture of plastics additives by HPLC with a quaternary gradient and a dual detection system

Summary The separation of two families of plastics additives (phenolic antioxidants and UV absorbers) has been achieved by high performance liquid chromatography with a quaternary gradient. A methodology of separation based on a sequential optimization is described. After a preliminary study of the effects of solvents on retention of compounds, the mobile phase is first chosen for each class of additives (Irganox and Tinuvin), then for the mixture of all the compounds and the separation is finally optimized. The importance of the column phase ratio is also reported. The use of two detectors, UV absorbance and light-scattering, enables all the compounds to be detected. The performance of the detectors has been compared and the effects of the nebulization temperature on the detection of low molecular mass compounds is reported.     

Ion pair generation rates near planar3H and63Ni electron capture detector foils

The ion-pair generation rate (ionization topography) in plasmas from⁶³Ni and particularly Ti³H₄ foils, as used in electron capture detectors, was measured at room temperature using large, parallel plates of low backscattering ability in nitrogen gas of varying density. For one atmosphere pressure, the fall-off of ion pair formation as calculated from the exponential region equalsN ₀·e ^–0.19d for⁶³Ni andN ₀·e ^–1.4d for³H (whereN ₀ is the initial ionization rate immediately adjacent to the foil andd is the distance from the foil in mm). The experimentally measured half ranges (distances from the foil within which 50% of all possible ion pairs are created) are 2.7 mm for⁶³Ni and 0.27 mm for³H. The half ranges calculated from the exponential region where there is less interference from electron backscattering, are 3.7 and 0.5 mm, respectively. The latter values are considered closer to the true, unimpeded ionization topography near planar⁶³Ni and³H foils.Material taken from doctoral thesis     

Stability of the FID sensitivity during an analysis in capillary GC

The sensitivity of an FID may change when the carrier gas flow rate changes during a chromatographic run. Sample parts which are eluted at reduced FID sensitivity produce a reduced peak area, hence are discriminated as compared to other components. Sensitivity changes were studied for hydrogen as carrier gas. For the detector tested, differences in the carrier gas flow rates of 1 ml/min shifted the FID sensitivity by 1 to 5% (depending on the fuel gas supply). Thus the stability of the sensitivity is no longer ensured as soon as the carrier gas flow rate is changed manually or by an automatic programmer during an analysis. Sensitivity drifts may also occur during temperature programmed runs with a pressure regulated carrier gas supply since the gas flow through the capillary drops with increasing temperature. Such shifts in the response became noticeable as soon as relatively high carrier gas flow rates combined with long range temperature programmes were used. The typical patterns of such discriminations are shown, closing with a discussion on the possibilities for minimizing such undesired effects.     

Study of the influence of substituents on spectroscopic and photoelectric properties of zinc phthalocyanines

In this paper we describe conversion of light energy into electric energy in a photoelectrochemical cell containing zinc phthalocyanine (ZnPc) dyes. For all dyes investigated in liquid polyvinyl alcohol with dimethyl sulfoxide solution and located in the photoelectrochemical cell the following measurements have been done: absorption, fluorescence, photoacoustic spectra, photovoltaic spectra, kinetics of photocurrent and current–voltage characteristics. It has been shown that all dyes located in the photoelectrochemical cell are able to convert light into electric energy but with different effectiveness. The influence of substituted different peripheral groups to ZnPc core and the correlation between the molecular structure and effectiveness of solar to electric energy conversion were observed and described. The unique behavior of ZnPc substituted with fluorines was indicated.     

芯片毛细管电泳荧光检测器灵敏度的研究

本文采用倒置荧光显微镜,以汞灯为激发光源,自行设计组装了芯片毛细管电泳荧光检测系统。以荧光素异硫氰酸酯(FITC)为检测对象,对双通道门控光子计数器、CH151型光子计数探测器、电荷耦合器件(CCD)三种荧光检测器的灵敏度进行了比较研究。根据芯片毛细管电泳图谱分析,FITC在双通道门控光子计数器、CH151型光子计数探测器、CCD三种检测器中的检出限(S/N=3)分别为7.0×10-10mol/L,1.2×10-9mol/L,3.2×10-8mol/L。进一步采用CH151型光子计数探测器和CCD两种较常用检测器,对FITC和荧光素、曙红和荧光素两组荧光试剂的分离及检测进行了研究。结果表明,使用CH151型光子计数探测器作为检测器,灵敏度高,基线稳定,信噪比高。     

高效液相色谱电化学法检测人体血浆中芹菜素和相关黄酮类化合物

建立了同时检测人体血浆中芹菜素等5种黄酮类化合物含量的反相高效液相色谱法。血浆样品经固相萃取柱提取后,用Hypersil C18色谱柱分离样品,流动相为甲醇/磷酸水溶液(V/V,2/3,pH2.25),等度洗脱,流量为1 mL/min,柱温为40℃,用电化学检测器在直接模式下,1100 mV分析检测待测物,内标法定量。对于全部待测组分r均大于0.99;槲皮素、毛地黄黄酮、山奈酚、芹菜素和异鼠李黄素线性范围分别为3~7000、3~5900、3~7000、5~7000和3~7400 nmol/L;检出限为1.4~4.8 nmol/L。方法的实际样品加标回收率为86.8%~102.9%;相对标准偏差(RSD)低于7.4%(n=3)。方法简便、快速、准确,可用于芹菜素等黄酮类化合物在人体内的生物利用度及膳食干预研究。     

溶液酸度在线检测装置的研制

研制了酸度在线检测装置，并应用于溶液酸度在线检测，溶液酸度在线检测装置，设有防污过滤器，自动采样器，蠕动泵，小型管道ｐＨ传感器和控制电路等，其特点为防污除油，随机自动采样，定时检测，全部管道化，可单独使用和计算机控制系统联网，适用于溶液酸在线分析，测定精度〈ｐＨ０．０５。