An atlas of forecasted molecular data. 2. Vibration frequencies of main-group and transition-metal neutral gas-phase diatomic molecules in the ground state

This atlas of diatomic-molecular vibration frequencies parallels the previously offered Atlas of Internuclear Separations. The Atlas was produced by mining the data from Huber and Herzberg and training neural network software to forecast new data. New protocols were employed with the powerful software, which was originally designed for forecasting the financial markets. The Atlas presents 1920 additional vibration frequencies for use until critical tables are available to fill the needs more precisely. The precision of the predictions is characterized by the average fractional 1% confidence limit, that is, 10.66%. The accuracies of the predictions are determined in two ways. First, 221 of the 224 Huber and Herzberg data values used for training and validation fall within the prediction confidence limits or fall outside by less than 10% of the Huber and Herzberg values, and 181 values agree (within the limits). Second, 87 of 101 comparison data values, consisting of literature data and some additional Huber and Herzberg values, fall within the prediction confidence limits or fall outside by less than half the prediction values, and 44 of the 101 values agree (within the limits).     

Fuzzy robust estimation of central location

The problem of a new robust algorithm for estimation of central location has been described in a mathematically simpler way using the fuzzy sets theory. It was compared with ordinary mean estimator and other robust estimators - median, 5% trimmed mean and Huber-, Tukey-, Hampel-, and Andrews-type M-estimators. The performance of Fuzzy 1-means algorithm (FM) proposed is demonstrated by applying it to different data sets from published literature and has been shown to exceed that of conventional ordinary mean estimator and equals or often exceeds that of the most robust estimators.     

硅酸盐矿物中低含量元素的电子探针异点分步定量法

以电子探针分析硅酸盐矿物国家标准样品 ,研究了不同分析方法和实验条件对硅酸盐矿物的主量元素和质量分数<2 %的低含量元素的电子探针定量分析精度的影响;结果表明 ,在硅酸盐矿物的电子探针定量分析中 ,在假定不含低含量元素的情况下先用常规实验条件分析主量元素的含量 ,尔后用非常规实验条件异点分析低含量元素的含量 ,并让主量元素参与低含量元素定量计算的ZAF校正 ,可以保证不同含量的被测元素均具有较高的分析精度 ,并称该法为“异点分步定量法”。     

Simultaneous analysis of hydrochlorothiazide, triamterene and reserpine in rat plasma by high performance liquid chromatography and tandem solid-phase extraction

A tandem solid-phase extraction method (SPE) of connecting two different cartridges (C(18) and MCX) in series was developed as the extraction procedure in this article, which provided better extraction yields (>86%) for all analytes and more appropriate sample purification from endogenous interference materials compared with a single cartridge. Analyte separation was achieved on a C(18) reversed-phase column at the wavelength of 265 nm by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The method was validated in terms of extraction yield, precision and accuracy. These assays gave mean accuracy values higher than 89% with RSD values that were always less than 3.8%. The method has been successfully applied to plasma samples from rats after oral administration of target compounds.     

Significant improvements in the analysis of perfluorinated compounds in water and fish: Results from an interlaboratory method evaluation study

The 2nd international interlaboratory study (ILS) on perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) in environmental samples was organized to assess the performance of 21 North American and European laboratories on the analysis of PFCs in water and fish. A study protocol was provided to assess accuracy, precision, matrix effects and to study the use of in-house standards. The participants used shared native and mass-labelled standards that were provided for this study to quantify the PFC concentrations in the samples. Matrix effects in the determination of PFCs can be considerable and can decrease the sensitivity, the accuracy and internal standard recoveries. Therefore, two quantification methods were evaluated by all laboratories: standard addition quantification (SAQ) and solvent-based calibration curve quantification (SBCCQ; using mass-labelled internal standards (IS)). The between laboratory reproducibility (i.e. coefficient of variance) was smaller for the SBCCQ results (except for PFBS and PFHxS for which no mass-labelled analogues were available) compared to those obtained by the SAQ method. The within laboratory precision of individual laboratories is good (mean for all PFCs in water 12% and 6.8% in fish). The good performance is partially attributable to the use of well-defined native- and mass-labelled standards. Therefore, the SBCCQ method is recommended. The results show that analytical methods for PFCs in water and fish have improved considerably. Critical steps identified in this study are (i) the use of well-defined native standards for quantification, (ii) the use of mass-labelled internal standards (preferably one for each target compound) and (iii) minimization of matrix effects by a better clean up.     

A Quality Assurance Study for the Analysis of Hydrocarbons in Sediments

Abstract

Two exercises (MEDCAL I and II) were conducted in our Department during November 1984 and October 1986, with participants from the Mediterranean region, for testing the IOC Manual for the determination of petroleum hydrocarbons in sediments (IOC, Manuals and Guides, No. 11).

The gas chromatographic analysis of the saturated hydrocarbon fraction provided, at the best, a precision of 60% (relative standard deviation RSD) for n-alkanes (mean conc. 0.89 μg/g) and 56 % for the unresolved complex mixture (UCM) (mean conc. 16μg/g). The CPI and the pristane/phytane ratio provided better results (13% RSD). The aromatic fractions, analysed by UV-fluorescence, yielded in total a mean concentration of 10μg/g of chrysene equivalents with a 49% RSD.

The extraction-partition step was confirmed to be the main source of error in the analysis because when the results were corrected for recoveries, the RSD were reduced to 17, 30 and 6% for n-alkanes, UCM and total aromatics, respectively. Our reference intra-laboratory precision was, respectively, 18, 14 and 14%.     

超高效液相色谱-串联三重四极杆质谱分析法对大鼠血浆中三氯生的代谢和动力学研究

三氯生是一种被广泛应用在家庭卫生用品中的抗菌消毒剂。虽然其本身不具有很强的毒性,但其在生物体内的代谢变化是否对生物和人体有害我们还不得而知。因此,研究三氯生在动物体内的代谢与动力学情况是具有重要意义的。本文采用超高效液相色谱串联三级四极杆质谱法来测定口服给药(5 mg/kg)后大鼠血浆中的三氯生的含量及其代谢产物。相对于多反应监测(MRM)技术,尽管其有较好的最低检测限,但选择离子监测(SIR, 又称为SIM)有更好的方法验证参数。在本试验中,选择离子监测方法检测限为10.8 ng/mL,方法的回收率、准确度、精密度和重现性都较高。用该方法测定的三氯生在大鼠体内的消除半衰期为(48.5±10.5) h。同时,还鉴定出其三氯生血浆中有分别被羟基化加磺酸化、葡萄糖醛酸化以及磺酸化的4个代谢产物。     

径向基函数神经网络荧光光度法同时测定痕量铝、镓、铟、铊

以径向基网络(RBF)对荧光光谱严重重叠的Al3 、Ga3 I、n3 、Tl3 四组分混合体系同时进行测定。通过正交设计安排样本,在激发波长390 nm下,测定446~615nm的发射光谱。以34个特征波长处的荧光强度值作为网络特征参数,经网络训练和计算得出Al3 、Ga3 、In3 、Tl3 四者的平均回收率分别为99.07%、103.49%、98.72%、95.04%,在时间和精度上都比LMBP网络优越。     

Analysis of glycosaminoglycan monosaccharides by capillary electrophoresis using indirect laser-induced fluorescence detection

Two methods for monosaccharide analysis by capillary electrophoresis (CE) using counterelectroosmotic and coelectroosmotic modes with indirect laser-induced fluorescence detection were optimised and compared. A mixture of seven glycosaminoglycan-derived hexoses was separated in alkaline fluorescein-based electrolytes and detected in both counterelectroosmotic and coelectroosmotic conditions. The fluorescein concentration and pH of the background electrolyte, and the influence of the reversal of electroosmotic flow by addition of hexadimethrine bromide on the separation were studied. Coelectroosmotic CE conditions provided better resolution and limits of detection. A 10(-6) M fluorescein solution at pH 12.25 containing 0.0005% (w/v) hexadimethrine bromide was used as background electrolyte. Quality parameters such as run-to-run, day-to-day precision and limits of detection were calculated, and better figures of merit were obtained for the coelectrooosmotic conditions than for the counterelectroosmotic mode. The coelectroosmotic method was applied to the quantitation of the hexosamine contents in glycosaminoglycans after acid hydrolysis. The method proved to be suitable for the determination of dermatan sulfate in heparin down to 2% (w/w).     

Robust and non-parametric statistics in the evaluation of figures of merit of analytical methods. Practices for students

A set of laboratory practices is proposed in which evaluation of the quality of the analytical measurements is incorporated explicitly by applying systematically suitable methodology for extracting the useful information contained in chemical data. Non-parametric and robust techniques useful for detecting outliers have been used to evaluate different figures of merit in the validation and optimization of analytical methods. In particular, they are used for determination of the capability of detection according to ISO 11843 and IUPAC and for determination of linear range, for assessment of the response surface fitted using an experimental design to optimize an instrumental technique, and for analysis of a proficiency test carried out by different groups of students. The tools used are robust regression, least median of squares (LMS) regression, and some robust estimators as median absolute deviation (m.a.d.) or Huber estimator, which are very useful as an alternatives to the usual centralization and dispersion estimators.     

Neutron activation analysis (NAA) in the service of other analyses: Determination of calcium

The calcium concentration in bone samples which contain 0 to 37% calcium is readily measured rapidly by neutron activation analysis. Sample and data processing can be minimal and conditions can be adjusted according to sample type and precision desired. Such determinations have contributed important reference data in support of biomedical and archaeometric studies. Repeatability of measurements can be better than 3% relative overall, and better than 5% even for irregularly shaped samples (based on one standard deviation).     

Asymptotics of kernel error density estimators in nonlinear autoregressive models

The limiting distribution of the kernel error estimators in nonlinear autoregressive models is considered. It is shown that, at a fixed point, the distribution of the kernel error density estimator is normal without knowing the nonlinear autoregressive function. Supported by the NNSF of China(10671176&10771192).     

Thermal properties and morphology of high-density polyethylene filled with coffee dregs

Composites of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and coffee dregs (COFD) were elaborated using four different types (integral, extracted, major size, and minor size) of COFD. The aim was to study the effects of particle size and soluble extraction over the properties of the HDPE. Four blends were made at the proportion of 90–10 % polymer-filler. The materials were evaluated through optical and scanning electron microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetry/derivative thermogravimetry. The results showed that the integral COFD has a performance similar to the minor size one, and superior to the extracted. The composites degraded in two steps. The first one was in a temperature lower than the neat HDPE, but higher than the processing temperature of the polymer. The melting temperature and the degree of crystallinity of the composites resulted similar to the neat HDPE ones. In general, extraction and particle size of the COFD have little influence on the behavior of the HDPE. The results show that COFD can be used as filler in polymeric composites.     

Determination of propamocarb in vegetables using polymer-based high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with electrospray mass spectrometry

A method for the determination of propamocarb in vegetables with liquid chromatography-electrospray ionisation mass spectrometry (LC-ESI-MS) was developed. The performance of a polymer-based analytical LC column for the separation was investigated. Residues of propamocarb were extracted from the matrix with methanol. Subsequently, the extract was directly injected into the LC-MS system, without any additional concentration or cleanup procedures. Separation of propamocarb from the matrix components was achieved on a polymethacrylate-based analytical column. Propamocarb was concurrently detected with electrospray ionisation mass spectrometry in the selected ion monitoring mode and two-stage full scan MS application. Quantitation was done with matrix-matched calibration standards of propamocarb. Unambiguous confirmation was achieved by comparison of the full scan product ion mass spectrum of the chromatographic peak in the sample with the spectrum of a standard solution of propamocarb at the same retention time. The analytical performance of the method was validated for five relevant matrices, spiking propamocarb at fortification levels from 0.05 to 15.0 mg kg(-1). This covers the range of maximum residue limits in agricultural commodities, stated in the Dutch national legislation. The mean recovery of propamocarb was better than 90% with a precision of less than 10% in both scanning applications. As could be concluded from the calibration curve and matrix background levels, observed in blank control samples, the estimated limit of detection was 25 microg kg(-1) for the two-stage full scan MS application. The method has been applied in a survey of 285 samples of lettuce, radish, leek, and cabbage for the presence of residues of propamocarb. In 50% of the samples analysed, a residue of propamocarb was detected.     

Comparison of gas chromatography-ion-trap tandem mass spectrometry systems for the determination of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins, dibenzofurans and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls

Two gas chromatography-mass spectrometry systems equipped with an ion-trap mass analyzer working in tandem mode (GC-MS-MS) were evaluated for the determination of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PCDD/Fs) and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in food samples. The performance of the two ion-trap instruments, which dispose of an external ion source (ThermoFinnigan GCQ/Polaris) and internal ionization (Varian Saturn 2,200), have been compared in terms of linearity, repeatability, limit of detection and long-term precision. Both instruments provided similar run-to-run and day-to-day precisions, ranging from 2% to 8% and between 2% and 13%, and instrumental limits of detection between 0.09 and 0.36 pg injected for PCDD/Fs and from 0.03 to 0.09 pg injected for dioxin-like PCBs. Although both instruments seem to be suitable for food analysis, only the use of external ionization allowed to achieve reliable results for PCDD/F determination at concentrations close to the maximum residue levels established by the EU for foods. Internal ionization provides high limits of detection (from 10- to 30-fold higher) and worse precision (RSD, 14-43%). In contrast, for dioxin-like PCBs both instruments allowed to obtain excellent results with precisions lower than 15%.     

基质固相分散-超高效液相色谱-质谱检测器测定牛奶中9种类固醇激素残留

利用基质固相分散技术(MSPD),建立了超高效液相色谱-质谱检测器(MSD)同时分析牛奶中9种类固醇激素残留的方法。便携式MSD的灵敏度和准确度优于紫外检测器;相比传统的质谱仪,MSD不需质谱参数优化,操作简便,开机抽真空时间短(只要5 min),即开即用。分别考察了流动相比例、萃取溶剂和固相萃取小柱净化对MSD灵敏度和牛奶样品基质效应的影响。结果表明,MSD正离子模式对吸电子基团化合物的灵敏度更高,受外界条件影响大。经MSPD净化后,9种类固醇激素的基质效应由84%~160%降低为80%~121%。方法学研究结果表明,9种类固醇激素的日内精密度和日间精密度分别为0.87%~1.78%和1.82%~3.79%,加标回收率为68.7%~94.7%,相对标准偏差(RSD)小于10%,方法检出限(LOD)为0.5~10 μ g/kg,定量限(LOQ)为2~20 μ g/kg。该方法适合日常大批量样品的检测。     

High-throughput chiral analysis of albuterol enantiomers in dog plasma using on-line sample extraction/polar organic mode chiral liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometric detection

An automated chiral chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry bioanalytical method for the determination of albuterol in dog plasma was developed. The method employed on-line sample extraction using turbulent flow chromatography coupled to a Chirobiotic T column for chiral separation using a polar organic mobile phase consisting of methanol, 0.02% formic acid, and 0.1% ammonium formate. The analytes were detected by a tandem mass spectrometer operated in positive ion mode. The (S)- and (R)-isomers were resolved chromatographically with retention times of 5.1 and 5.6 min, respectively. The analytical run time was 8 min. The enantiomers did not interconvert either in mobile phase or in dog plasma at room temperature over the course of at least 2 h. The assay has a linear dynamic range from 2.5-2500 nM for both enantiomers. The lower limit of quantitation (LLOQ) was 2.5 nM for both enantiomers using 50 microL of plasma. The accuracy and precision of intraday validation were determined at five concentration levels of six replicates. The accuracy of the method for the (R)-isomer ranged from 94-103% of nominal concentrations, and the precision (%CV) ranged from 3.6-12%. The accuracy of the method for the (S)-isomer ranged from 94.5-108% of nominal concentrations, and the precision ranged from 3.2-9.3%. Interday accuracy and precision were evaluated for three days at five concentrations for one replicate. The accuracy of the method for the (R)-isomer ranged from 98-110% of nominal concentrations, and the precision ranged from 1.5-10.6%. The accuracy of the method for the (S)-isomer ranged from 96-104% of nominal concentrations, and the precision ranged from 1.5-8.7%. The combination of turbulent flow on-line sample extraction with polar organic mode chiral chromatography provided a specific, rugged, and high-throughput method for the chiral analysis of albuterol in biological fluids.