Determination of fluoride in wine by fluoride selective ion electrode, standard addition method: collaborative study

The accuracy, precision, and reproducibility of a rapid method for determination of fluoride in wine, using a fluoride selective ion electrode, were established by a collaborative study involving 12 laboratories, 5 in Europe and 7 in the United States. The laboratories assayed 6 Youden pairs of fluoride-fortified, red and white wine samples with fluoride concentrations ranging from 0.2 to 3.0 mg/L. The relative standard deviations of repeatability ranged from 1.94 to 4.88%; relative standard deviations of reproducibility ranged from 4.15 to 18.40%. HORRAT values ranged from 0.30 to 0.97. The average recovery was 99.97%. Based on the statistical results of this collaborative study, the Study Director recommends that this method be adopted First Action.     

Sensitivity improvement of ammonia determination based on flow-injection indophenol spectrophotometry with manganese(II) ion as a catalyst and analysis of exhaust gas of thermal power plant.

The sensitivity improvement of a flow-injection spectrophotometric method for the determination of ammonia was examined based on an indophenol blue coloration reaction with salicylate and hypochlorite in the presence of manganese(II) as a reaction promotion catalyst. The optimal conditions for achieving higher sensitivity of ammonia determination were examined using a three-line flow system. The limit of detection corresponding to a signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) of 3 was 0.005 mg l(-1) (approximately equal to 5 ppb) of NH4+. A calibration graph was linear in the range from 5 ppb to 1,000 ppb of ammonium ion. The relative standard deviations (n = 9) for 50 ppb and 100 ppb of ammonium ion were 6.4% and 2.2%, respectively. The proposed method was applied to the determination of ammonia in the exhaust gas of a thermal power plant. Prior to the FIA determination, ammonia in the exhaust gas was absorbed into a boric acid solution; the absorption solution was then analyzed by the proposed FIA.     

液相微萃取/离子色谱测定牛奶中的氨

以水为微滴萃取溶剂,采用顶空液相微萃取/离子色谱检测了牛奶中的氨.优化了顶空液相微萃取的实验条件:pH=12,萃取温度为35 ℃,萃取时间为15 min,搅拌速率为800 r/min,萃取溶剂体积为5 μL.测定氨的线性范围为10 ～300 μg·L-1(R2=0.998),检出限达1.8 μg·L-1,回收率为92% ～105%.     

氢还原重量法测定三氯化钌产品中钌的含量

建立了氢还原重量法测定三氯化钌产品大样中钌含量的新方法,研究并优化了测定条件,结合原子吸收光谱法(AAS)、电感耦合等离子体原子发射光谱法(ICP-AES)和氯化铵纯度考察了杂质元素对了分析结果的误差影响。结果表明,钌含量为0.3~0.6g的三氯化钌与5~7g氯化铵能完全形成(NH4)2RuCl6配合物,于约100℃烘干水分、350℃分解铵盐、750℃氢还原为海绵钌和105℃干燥水气的条件下,测定3.94%,5.88%,7.32%,9.47%,10.84%和12.93%含量的钌,极差、标准偏差(S)、相对标准偏差(RSD,n=22)和重复性限(r)分别为±0.01%,0.0030%~0.0050%,0.0369%~0.0761%和0.008%~0.014%。样品加标回收率99.96%~99.98%。方法的结果准确,精密度好,且与YS/T562—2009标准分析方法的吻合。     

Microsolvation of HCl within cold NH3 clusters

The solid state solvation of HCl molecules with small ammonia clusters at an average temperature of 100 K was investigated by on-the-fly molecular dynamics methodology. Structures close to the proton jump from HCl molecule to the ammonia have been further checked with the MP2/aug-cc-pvDZ calculations. Ionization of HCl and/or sharing of the proton were found. Two Zundel-type ions were observedone with proton being shared between ammonium ion and Cl (-) anion (Cl (-)...H (+)...NH 3) in all complexes, and the second, between hydrogen chloride and Cl (-) anion in the HCl...Cl (-)...NH 4 (+)...(NH 3) 2 complex. However, in contrast to methanol clusters, ammonia clusters are not good for the proton wires since once the proton moves to ammonia, it is localized on the ammonium ion units.     

Determination of total soy isoflavones in dietary supplements, supplement ingredients, and soy foods by high-performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection: collaborative study

An interlaboratory study was conducted to evaluate a method for determining total soy isoflavones in dietary supplements, dietary supplement ingredients, and soy foods. Isoflavones were extracted using aqueous acetonitrile containing a small amount of dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) and all 12 of the naturally occuring isoflavones in soy were determined by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with UV detection using apigenin as an internal standard. Fifteen samples (6 pairs of blind duplicates plus 3 additional samples) of soy isoflavone ingredients, soy isoflavone dietary supplements, soy flour, and soy protein products were successfully analyzed by 13 collaborating laboratories in 6 countries. For repeatability, the relative standard deviations (RSDr) ranged from 1.07 for samples containing over 400 mglg total isoflavones to 3.31 for samples containing 0.87 mg/g total isoflavones, and for reproducibility the RSDR values ranged from 2.29 for samples containing over 400 mg/g total isoflavones to 9.36 for samples containing 0.87 mg/g total isoflavones. HorRat values ranged from 1.00 to 1.62 for all samples containing at least 0.8 mg/g total isoflavones. One sample, containing very low total isoflavones (< 0.05 mg/g), gave RSDR values of 175 and a HorRat value of 17.6. This sample was deemed to be below the usable range of the method. The method provides accurate and precise results for analysis of soy isoflavones in dietary supplements and soy foods.     

Determination of coenzyme Q10 content in raw materials and dietary supplements by high-performance liquid chromatography-UV: collaborative study

An international collaborative study was conducted of a high-performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC)-UV method for the determination of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10, ubidecarenone) in raw materials and dietary supplements. Ten collaborating laboratories determined the total CoQ10 content in 8 blind duplicate samples. Sample materials included CoQ10 raw material and 4 finished product dietary supplements representing softgels, hardshell gelatin capsules, and chewable wafers. In addition, collaborating laboratories received a negative control and negative control spiked with CoQ10 at low and high levels to determine recovery. Materials were extracted with an acetonitrile-tetrahydrofuran-water mixture. Ferric chloride was added to the test solutions to ensure all CoQ10 was in the oxidized form. The HPLC analyses were performed on a C18 column using UV detection at 275 nm. Repeatability relative standard deviations (RSDr) ranged from 0.94 to 5.05%. Reproducibility relative standard deviations (RSDR) ranged from 3.08 to 17.1%, with HorRat values ranging from 1.26 to 5.17. Recoveries ranged from 74.0 to 115%. Based on these results, the method is recommended for Official First Action for determination of CoQ10 in raw materials and dietary supplement finished products containing CoQ10 at a concentration of >100 mg CoQ10/g test material.     

固相萃取-气相色谱-质谱法检测尿液中乙基葡萄糖醛酸苷

建立了固相萃取(SPE)-气相色谱-质谱(GC-MS)检测尿液样本中乙基葡萄糖醛酸苷(EtG)的方法.1 mL尿液样本经100μL 3 mol/L盐酸去蛋白后,通过SPE法提取上清液中的目标物质及内标,提取物经衍生化后,采用GC-MS检测,选择离子模式(SIM)扫描,内标法定量分析.该方法在0.1～3.2 mg/L范围...     

The determination of ammonium ion in airborne particulates with selective electrodes

The accurate and rapid measurement of ammonium ion in airborne particulates is described, with particular reference to so-called high-volume air samples collected on glass-fibre filters. The method involves aqueous extraction of a part of the filter followed by analysis with a selective electrode; an Orion ammonia electrode and a Beckman ammonium electrode were compared. Varying ionic strength of the sample extracts had no effect and small interferences by other elements with the Beckman electrode could be taken into account. For a typical air sample of 2000 m³, the ammonium content could be determined accurately down to 0.03 μg m^-3. The accuracy was established by comparison with an absorptiometric method. Recovery of standard added ammonium was quantitative. Three different methods of extraction were compared.     

离子色谱法测定乙烯中微量氨

用稀硫酸吸收,离子色谱法测定乙烯中微量的氨,对吸收瓶、吸收溶液的浓度进行选择,同时对方法的吸收效率、加标回收率、检出限、精密度进行测试。该方法快速、简便,不需要复杂的样品前处理,完成一次测定只需16min。该方法检出限为0．003mg／L,当采样体积为100L时,最低检出浓度为0．003mg／m^3。样品测定结果的相对标准偏差为2．8％（n=4）,加标回收率为93．8％-109％。     

Determination of chloride in admixtures and aggregates for cement by a simple flow injection potentiometric system

A simple flow injection system using three 3-way solenoid valves as an electric control injection valve and with a simple home-made chloride ion selective electrode based on Ag/AgCl wire as a sensor for determination of water soluble chloride in admixtures and aggregates for cement has been developed. A liquid sample or an extract was injected into a water carrier stream which was then merged with 0.1M KNO(3) stream and flowed through a flow cell where the solution will be in contact with the sensor, producing a potential change recorded as a peak. A calibration graph in range of 10-100 mg L(-1) was obtained with a detection limit of 2 mg L(-1). Relative standard deviations for 7 replicates injecting of 20, 60 and 90 mg L(-1) chloride solutions were 1.0, 1.2 and 0.6%, respectively. Sample throughput of 60 h(-1) was achieved with the consumption of 1 mL each of electrolyte solution and water carrier. The developed method was validated by the British Standard methods.     

QuEChERS-气相色谱-质谱法测定土壤中6种酰胺类除草剂残留

建立了QuEChERS-气相色谱-质谱同时测定土壤中乙草胺(acetochlor)、甲草胺(alachlor)、异丙甲草胺(metolachlor)、吡草胺(metazachlor)、丁草胺(butachlor)和丙草胺(pretilachlor)6种酰胺类除草剂的分析方法。土壤中残留的酰胺类除草剂用10 mL去离子水、10 mL乙腈和4 g NaCl提取,用N-丙基乙二胺(PSA)、C18、石墨化炭黑(GCB)和无水硫酸镁(MgSO4)净化,然后用气相色谱-质谱联用法测定。采用HP-5MS弱极性石英毛细管柱进行气相色谱分离,在电子轰击电离(EI)源模式下以选择离子监测(SIM)扫描模式检测。结果表明,6种酰胺类除草剂在0.01~1.00 mg/L范围内呈良好线性关系,相关系数(r)为0.999 6~1.000 0。在加标水平为0.025、0.10和0.50 mg/kg时,6种酰胺类除草剂的平均回收率为92.0%~108%,相对标准偏差为1.64%~8.25%(n=3)。方法的检出限为0.002~0.006 mg/kg,定量限为0.005~0.02 mg/kg。同常用的气相色谱-电子捕获检测(GC-ECD)法比较,该法可提高抗干扰能力,使6种酰胺类除草剂得到较好分离。方法所使用的有机溶剂种类和用量少,操作简单、快速,具有应用价值。     

Determination of naringin and neohesperidin in orange juice by liquid chromatography with UV detection to detect the presence of grapefruit juice: Collaborative Study

Fifteen collaborating laboratories were sent 9 samples of citrus juice mixtures as blind duplicates for determination of naringin and neohesperidin by liquid chromatography. Two sample pairs were 100% orange juice and did not contain any naringin or neohesperidin. The remaining 7 sample pairs contained naringin at levels ranging from 3.9 to 46.5 ppm and neohesperidin at levels ranging from 0.14 to 35.6 ppm. Five sample pairs consisted of orange juice mixtures containing 1, 3, and 5% grapefruit juice; 5% sour orange; and 5% K-Early citrus variety. Two sample pairs were orange juice spiked with naringin, neohesperidin, sodium benzoate, and potassium sorbate. Data were received from 13 laboratories. Data from 1 collaborator were eliminated because the method protocol was not followed. Neohesperidin values from another laboratory were also not used because of problems with a coeluting component. Repeatability relative standard deviations ranged from 2.95 to 15.23% for naringin and from 3.00 to 11.74% for neohesperidin. Reproducibility relative standard deviations ranged from 11.34 to 31.94% for naringin and from 10.45 to 26.17% for neohesperidin. The method is reliable for detecting the presence of grapefruit juice in orange juice as indicated by a finding of > or =10 ppm naringin and < or =2 ppm neohesperidin. The method was adopted First Action by AOAC INTERNATIONAL.     

Determination of polydextrose in foods by ion chromatography: collaborative study

Eight collaborating laboratories assayed 7 blind duplicate pairs of foods for polydextrose content. The 7 test sample pairs ranged from low (2%) to high (95%) levels. The following foods were prepared with polydextrose mixed into the other ingredients and then baked, cooked, or otherwise prepared: milk chocolate candy, iced tea, sugar cookie, grape jelly, soft jellied candy, and powdered drink mix. Collaborators received a polydextrose standard to develop a calibration curve. The method determined polydextrose by ion chromatography, after removal of interfering food components (high molecular weight solubles). Repeatability standard deviations (RSDr) ranged from 3.93 to 9.04%; reproducibility standard deviations (RSDR) ranged from 4.48 to 14.06%. The average recovery was 94%.     

QuEChERS方法测定食用菌中尼古丁

建立了快速、简单的样品前处理(QuEChERS)用于食用菌中尼古丁含量分析。称取5g新鲜样品(0.5g干样,加入2mL水,混匀)于50mL离心管,加2g NaCl,6gNa2SO4,1mL氨水,加入5mL苯,离心5min。吸取2mL有机相,加入40mg异丙基氨基(PSA)和200mg无水Na2SO4,离心1min。取1μL进样,气相色谱/质谱(GC/MS)定性定量。分别进行同天、不同天和双人测定尼古丁重复性实验,加标回收率实验。经测定,样品的加标回收率大于83%,相对标准偏差小于8%。     

Determination of total taurine in pet foods by liquid chromatography of the dansyl derivative: collaborative study

A liquid chromatographic (LC) method for the determination of total taurine in pet foods was evaluated in a collaborative study. Ten laboratories assayed 6 blind duplicate pairs of wet and dry pet foods. The taurine in the 6 sample pairs ranged from low (170 mg/kg) to high (2250 mg/kg) concentrations as is. Collaborators also assayed a sample of known taurine concentration for familiarization purposes. Samples were hydrolyzed to release bound taurine, which was subsequently converted to the dansyl derivative and quantitated by gradient-elution LC with fluorescence detection. Repeatability relative standard deviations, RSDr, ranged from 3.2 to 10.0%; reproducibility relative standard deviations, RSDR, ranged from 6.1 to 16.1%. The method has been adopted Official First Action status by AOAC INTERNATIONAL.     

Determination of docosahexaenoic acid and n-3 fatty acids in refined fish oils by 1H-NMR spectroscopy: IUPAC interlaboratory study

A high-resolution proton nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) method for determining the concentration (mg/g) of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), the molar proportion (mol%) of DHA, and the molar proportion of total n-3 fatty acids in fish oils was validated by an IUPAC interlaboratory study (the Commission VI-6 on Oils, Fats, and Derivatives WG 3/98). Thirteen laboratories from 5 countries tested 6 pairs of blind duplicate fish oils: a refined tuna oil, 2 extracted tuna oils, an extracted bonito oil, an extracted salmon oil, and an extracted sardine oil ranging from 9 to 30 mol% DHA and from 20 to 35 mol% n-3 fatty acids. Before 1 D-proton NMR measurements with 300-500 MHz instruments, oil samples were weighed and diluted with deuterochloroform solution containing ethylene glycol dimethyl ether as internal standard. To achieve precise performance, a detailed procedure for signal area measurement was described in the protocol, and all participants were instructed about the critical importance of following the protocol. Statistical performances with invalid and outlier data removed were as follows: repeatability relative standard deviations (RSDr) ranged from 0.91 to 2.62% and reproducibility relative standard deviation (RSDR) ranged from 1.73 to 4.27% for DHA concentration (mg/g); RSDr ranged from 0.39 to 2.06%, and RSDR ranged from 0.59 to 3.46% for mol% DHA; RSDr ranged from 0.23 to 0.90% and RSDR ranged from 0.85 to 2.01 % for mol% total n-3 fatty acids. The method is expected to be recommended by IUPAC.     

Fluorimetric determinations by ion-pair extraction : Part V. Studies on ion-pair extraction with the fluorescent anion 9,10-dimethoxyanthracene-2-sulphonate

The fluorescent anion 9,10-dimethoxyanthracene-2-sulphonate has been studied in ion-pair extractions. Its ability to extract amines and quaternary ammonium compounds was investigated by fluorimetric determination of extraction and dissociation constants with methylene chloride as organic phase for two amines (amitriptyline and protriptyline) and two quaternary ammonium ions (tetrabutyl-and tetrapropylammonium). The optical properties of the anion and its ion pairs were characterized by quantum yield of fluorescence and a fluorescence sensitivity index. The determination of two of the ion pairs was studied, both after extraction to an organic phase and after a subsequent back-extraction of the anion component to an aqueous phase. Recoveries and standard deviations are given.     

Determination of l‐hydroxyproline using hydrophilic interaction chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry with lyophilized concentrated extraction in milk and dairy products

In this study, a screening and confirmation method for the determination of l ‐hydroxyproline (Hyp) as a target compound in milk and dairy products using high‐performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry was developed. The samples were lyophilized after acidic hydrolysis, followed by cleanup with graphitized carbon black to remove pigments. Hyp was separated by a hydrophilic interaction chromatographic column and analyzed by high‐performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry working with multiple reaction monitoring mode using an electrospray ionization interface in a positive‐ion mode. Average recoveries in spiked milk and dairy products ranged from 68.0 to 101.1% with relative standard deviations between 2.0 and 11.7% (n = 7). A reagent‐matched standard calibration curve was used for quantification of Hyp, with linear correlation coefficient (R²) > 0.99 in the concentration range of 0.1–100 μg/mL. The LOQs were from 0.25 to 5 mg/kg, which were usually sufficient to verify the Hyp in samples. The confirmation concentration of Hyp ranged from 10 to 50 mg/kg.     

The Enrichment/Separation of Fe, Co, Pb, Cd, and Cr on Ambersorb 563 Prior to Their Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometric Determinations

A sorbent extraction method for the separation/preconcentration of Fe, Co, Pb, Cd, and Cr was developed. The analyte metal ions were retained on a column of Ambersorb 563 from a buffered sample solution. The flow rates of the sample and eluent solution were controlled by a peristaltic pump. The analyte ions were quantitatively retained at pH 9 by using an ammonia/ammonium chloride buffer solution, and were then eluted with 5 mL of 0.25 M HNO₃ at 5 mL/min flow rate. The detection limits were in the range of 0.33 and 72 g/L for Cd and Pb, respectively. The relative standard deviations were less than 10%. Recoveries of spike addition to drinking water and seawater were quantitative. The method presented was applied for the determination of Fe, Co, Pb, Cd, and Cr ions in drinking and seawater samples with satisfactory results (recoveries >95%).