Optimization of the coupling of high-temperature liquid chromatography and flame ionization detection application to the separations of alcohols

The feasibility of coupling high-temperature liquid chromatography (HTLC) to flame ionization detection (FID) has been studied. FID parameter values (hydrogen flow-rate, air flow-rate and FID temperature), typically set in gas chromatography are rarely suitable for liquid chromatography. Best values depend obviously on the water flow rate which is defined depending on both column temperature and column internal diameter. The FID parameters were optimized according to the water flow-rate by means of an experimental design. The potential of the method is shown with some alcohol separations and the value of increasing column temperature while reducing the column diameter is highlighted.     

Characterization of formaldehyde by gas chromatography using multiple pulsed-discharge photoionization detectors and a flame ionization detector

Formaldehyde, water, methanol, butanal, and butanone are characterized by gas chromatography using three pulsed-discharge photoionization detectors (PDPIDs) and a flame ionization detector (FID). One of the PDPIDs is operated in helium mode, and the other two are operated in argon and krypton modes. The FID is included for comparison. The PDPIDs are used to efficiently differentiate between and quantitatively identify formaldehyde and the other three compounds in a sample mixture. This is accomplished by using butanone as the internal standard and correlating the relative responses of the four organic compounds in the helium-, argon-, and krypton-mode PDPIDs with their relative retention times.     

Permeation-solid adsorbent sampling and GC analysis of formaldehyde

A passive method with membrane permeation sampling for the determination of time-weighted-average (TWA) concentration of formaldehyde in air is described. The sampling device was constructed by affixing an unbacked dimethyl silicone membrane to the base of a glass tube and by sealing the top with a rubber stopper. Formaldehyde permeates the membrane and reacts with 2-(hydroxymethyl)piperidine (2-HMP) coated on the surface of XAD-2. Sampling times from 15 min to 8 hr have been used. The formaldehyde—oxazolidine produced is thermally desorbed and determined by a packed column gas chromatograph equipped with a flame ionization detector (FID). The response of the monitor is directly proportional to the external concentration of formaldehyde over the concentration range 0.050–100 ppm. The permeation constant (the slope of the permeation curve) of the membrane is 0.333 μg ppm⁻¹. hr, and the detection limit of the method is 0.03 ppm for an 8-hr sampling period. Relative humidity (RH) (35–94%), temperature (0–82°) and storage period (0–25 days) do not affect the permeation process for sample collection. Moreover, potential chemical interferences, 10 ppm acetone or acrolein, respectively, have no detectable effect on the process. The method gives TWA concentration directly from the measurements, and the equipment is economical and convenient for personal or multi-location sample collections.     

Sensitivity of a planar micro-flame ionization detector

The sensitivity of a MEMS μFID with reduced fuel gas consumption for portable applications like mobile GC or THA is examined. It is shown that sensitivity depends on flame size and type of sample gas supply (either separate supply or premixed with the hydroxygen). In contrast to conventional FIDs, the sensitivity of the μFID increases with decreasing molecule size. The sensitivity to methane can be optimized up to conventional values. Measurements with the μFID as a second detector in a μGC module prove the additional functionality of such a system.     

Determination of percent composition of a mixture analyzed by gas chromatography. Comparison of a helium pulsed-discharge photoionization detector with a flame ionization detector

We present the results of a study of percent composition for a mixture which has been separated by gas chromatography and analyzed using helium pulsed-discharge photoionization detection (He-PDPID) and flame ionization detection (FID). FID has long been the means by which the percent composition of a hydrocarbon mixture has been determined since it has been previously established as a "carbon counting device". However, in this study we present results which show that He-PDPID is more accurate in determining the percent composition of a hydrocarbon mixture and, because it is a universal detection method and can detect compounds that FID cannot, it is also more effective for determining the percent composition of mixtures containing organic compounds with a variety of other functional groups.     

Analysis of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons by glass capillary gas chromatography using simultaneous flame ionization and electron capture detection

The possibility of simultaneous application of an electron capture (ECD) and a flame ionization detector (FID) connected to a glass capillary column for analyzing polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PNA) has been investigated. The ECD/FID ratio is determined for 46 PNA compounds. The ratios vary from 0.02 to 117 with relative standard deviations better than 20 percent determined from 10 replicate analyses. The results suggest that the method may be used for obtaining additional evidence in identifying PNA in environmental samples. Impurities and transformation products in the standard were identified by computerized glass capillary gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. Quinones and diones are responsible for the high EC-response determined in some trace components in the standard. An application of the method is shown for PNA from particulates in urban atmospheres.     

三通道气相色谱法测定炼厂气组成

炼厂气是炼油工艺产生的各种气体的混合物,采用四阀六柱将炼厂气分离分解为3部分,以双TCD+FID检测器3通道气相色谱法快速分析炼厂气.FID通道用于分析烃类,一个TCD通道分析永久性气体和硫化物,另一个TCD通道分析氢气,采用面积归一化法定量计算分析结果.用该法测定了3种标准气体,测定值与标准值基本一致,测定结果的相对标准偏差小于8％.该法适用于测定包括液化气、烟气、裂解气等组分相近的样品组成.     

Simultaneous Measurement of Hydrocarbons and Sulfur Compounds using Flame Ionization and Sulfur Chemiluminescence Detection for Sulfur Simulated Distillation

A gas chromatographic system for the simultaneous acquisition of hydrocarbon and sulfur chromatograms was developed. Detection of sulfur compounds is achieved using a sulfur chemiluminescence detector (SCD) mounted in series with a flame ionization detector (FID). A constant fraction of the effluent of the FID is transferred to the SCD by means of a fixed restrictor. Unlike previous versions of this approach, the FID is not used to generate the chemiluminescent sulfur species. Rather, the FID is operated under optimum conditions for hydrocarbon analysis and a furnace is used to generate the chemiluminescent sulfur species. The system permits dual acquisition of the hydrocarbon and sulfur signals in a single analysis with a single column, since the detectors are operated in a serial fashion. The application of sulfur simulated distillation using this approach was examined, since this requires simultaneous universal and sulfur selective detection. Precision of absolute response of both the FID and SCD was typically less than 2% RSD for a standard reference material.     

Determination of toxic trace residues in penicillins

Summary The Chromatographic determination of residues ofN,N-dime-thylaniline and formaldehyde in penicillins is described.N,N-Di-methylaniline can be extracted from alkaline solutions inton-hep-tane in one step and determined by HPLC (ultraviolet detector) or by gas chromatography (FID or N-P FID) without further treatment. HPLC and GC with N-P FID proved to be equivalent. The detection limit is in the subg/g range, and the time for the chromatographic separation is only a few min. Formaldehyde can be detected by chromatography only as a derivative at trace levels. Formaldoxime, produced by reaction with hydroxylammonium chloride is determined by GC (N-P FID) at the/g level.

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Bestimmung toxischer Rückstände in Penicillinen

Zusammenfassung Die chromatographische Bestimmung von Rückständen anN,N-Dime-thylanilin und Formaldehyd in Penicillinen wurde beschrieben. Ersteres kann aus alkalischen Lösungen mitn-Heptan in einem Schritt extrahiert und ohne weitere Probenbehandlung mittels HPLC (UV-Detektor) als auch GC (FID oder N-P FID) bestimmt werden. HPLC und GC mit N-P FID erwiesen sich als gleichwertig. Die Nachweisgrenze liegt im sub-ppm-Be-reich, die chromatographische Bestimmung nimmt nur wenige Minuten in Anspruch. Formaldehyd ist im Spurenbereich chromatographisch nur in Kombination mit einer Derivatisierung nachweisbar. Das mit Hydroxyl-ammoniumchlorid gebildete Formaldoxim kann gaschromatographisch mit einem N-P FID im ppm-Bereich bestimmt werden.

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Presented at the 8th International Microchemical Symposium, Graz, August 25–30, 1980.     

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.     

A system consisted of flame ionization detector and sulfur chemiluminescence detector for interference free determination of total sulfur in natural gas

A new detection system consisted of a flame ionization detector (FID) and a sulfur chemiluminescence detector (SCD) was developed for sensitive and interference free determination of total sulfur in natural gas by non-separation gas chromatography. In this system, sulfur containing compounds and hydrocarbons were firstly burned in the FID using oxygen rich flame and converted to SO₂, CO₂ and H₂O, respectively. The products from FID were transported into the SCD with hydrogen rich atmosphere wherein only SO₂ could be reduced to SO and reacted with O₃ to produce characteristic chemiluminescence. Therefore, the chemiluminescence of CO found in conventional SCD were eliminated because CO₂ could not be reduced to CO under these conditions. The experimental parameters were systematically investigated. Limit of detection obtained by the proposed system is better than 0.5 μmol/mol for total sulfur and superior to those previously reported. The proposed method not only retains the advantages of the conventional SCD but also provides several unique advantages including no hydrocarbon interference, better stability, and easier calculation. The utility of this technique was demonstrated by the determination of total sulfur in real samples and two certified reference materials (GBW 06332 and GBW (E) 061320).     

化学比色原理的甲醛气体检测仪校准方法

提出化学比色原理甲醛气体检测仪的一种校准方法。因为气泡吸收管的吸收效率不恒定及甲醛气体的溶解度受标准气体分压及温度影响,JJG 1022–2007不适用于检定化学比色原理甲醛气体检测仪。建立了以水中甲醛标准物质校准仪器零点漂移、灵敏度、线性误差、示值重复性及稳定性的方法。方法准确可靠,可实现计量校准和量值溯源。     

tability Indicating Method for the Analysis of Nicotine in Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems by Means of Gas Chromatography

The delivery of drugs through human skin using transdermal drug delivery (TDD) systems has become an established technology. A popular drug with that dosage form is nicotine for smoking cessation. A stability indicating method for the analysis of nicotine TDDs using gas chromatography (GC) with post-column effluent splitting to a flame ionization detector (FID) and a nitrogen-phosphorus detector (NPD) is described. FID detection gave reliable results with low day-to-day variability. The detector is relatively simple to operate. NPD detection offered enhanced sensitivity and specificity. The combination of both detectors resulted in a rugged method for content analysis with high sensitivity for detection of degradation products at low concentration levels. Despite a relatively simple sample preparation procedure no matrix interferences were observed.     

顶空气相色谱法快速测定肉及肉制品中乙烯利的残留量

利用乙烯利在碱性水溶液中受热能够快速分解成乙烯的特性,建立了顶空气相色谱法快速测定乙烯利在肉及肉制品中残留量的方法。在样品中添加碱液后恒温加热,吸取顶空瓶中的上层气体,采用石英毛细管色谱柱分离,氢火焰离子化检测器测定。该方法的检测限为0.01mg/kg,回收率为90.9%～96.0%,相对标准偏差为3.5%～8.5%。适用于猪肉、牛肉、鸡肉等肉及肉制品中乙烯利残留量的检测。     

The Use of the Helium Ionization Detector for Gas Chromatographic Monitoring of Trace Atmospheric Components

Two different gas chromatographic detectors, the helium ionization detector (HID) and the more commonly used flame ionization detector (FID), were used in parallel to compare their responses to a number of organic compounds. Atmospherically important oxygenated species were analyzed, as well as hydrocarbons and chlorinated and sulfur containing organics. The HID exhibited the better response to all compounds investigated, most notably to formaldehyde and higher oxygenates. A gas chromatographic system was developed to trap and analyze atmospheric organic compounds with HID detection. This required careful choice of the adsorbent material and removal of inorganic components (namely nitrogen and oxygen) before analysis. Real air samples were then taken and analyzed qualitatively for a range of olefinic and aromatic compounds.     

Quantification of total petrol hydrocarbons (TPH) in soil by IR-spectrometry and gas chromatography – conclusions from three proficiency testing rounds

Due to the utilisation of 1,1,2-trichlorotrifluoroethane (CFE) as extraction solvent the IR-spectrometric determination of total petrol hydrocarbon (TPH) in soil according to ISO/TR 11046 has been replaced by gas chromatography/flame ionisation detection (GC/FID) after extraction with a halogen-free solvent according to ISO/DIS 16703:2001. The results obtained with both methods by field laboratories in three proficiency testing (PT) rounds are compared. The consensus means obtained with GC/FID are typically 10%–20% (ranging between 0% and 25%) higher than those found with IR-spectroscopy. On the contrary, coefficients of variation (CV) are roughly double in case of GC/FID and are briefly discussed against the background of the Horwitz equation. Received: 19 November 2001 Accepted: 17 March 2002     

Simple Multisample Solvent Evaporation Assembly

Abstract

The design, construction and performance of an inexpensive multisample solvent evaporator assembled from readily available parts is described. Tubes containing solvent are heated in aluminum blocks under inert gas flow from a gas-divider manifold. The efficiency and uniformity of evaporation is satisfactory, and no substantial amounts of contaminants were observed in 100-fold solvent concentrates by gas chromatography with FID, FPD, and ECD detection. The assembly provides for an easy introduction of adsorbent trapping materials in the gas stream to remove any contaminants present in the gas.     

Ein neuer Photoionisationsdetektor für die Gas-Chromatographie

Zusammenfassung In einem Gas-Chromatographen wird der FID durch einen neuen Photoionisationsdetektor (PID) ersetzt. Der Photoionisationsdetektor wird kurz beschrieben und auf seine operativen Vorteile (einfache Anwendung, Fehlen von Betriebsmitteln wie Brenngase usw.) hingewiesen. Es werden einige Messungen mit dem modifizierten Gerät vorgenommen und die Ergebnisse mit denen des FID verglichen. Bedingt durch systemspezifische Vorteile des Photoionisationsdetektors—verglichen mit dem FID ist der Rauschpegel stark vermindert und wegen des größeren Wirkungsgrades der Photoionisation steht ein höheres Signal zur Verfügung—sowie durch das Fehlen von O₂ und seinen Problemen ist eine erhebliche Empfindlichkeitssteigerung des Gesamtsystems festzustellen. Außerdem ergibt sich, wiederum verglichen mit dem FID, ein weiterer Dynamikbereich. Weiter werden mit Hilfe des Photoionisationsdetektors gewonnene Meßergebnisse mit publizierten Ergebnissen anderer Detektoren verglichen und die Vorteile des PID aufgezeigt.

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A new photoionization detector for gas chromatography

Summary In a commercially available GC the FID was replaced by a newly designed photoionization detector (PID). The PID and its operational advantages (ease of use, no neccessity for combustion gas and the related facilities) are described briefly. Some measurements are made with the such modified GC and the results are compared with those obtained with the FID. Specific advantages of the PID — compared to a FID — the noise level caused by the system is lower and (due to the higher ionization efficiency of the PID) the signal is larger — and due to the lack of oxygen and its altendant problems the overall system sensitivity is strikingly better. In addition, the dynamic range — again compared with the FID — is wider. Further, performance data obtained with the PID are compared with published data of other detectors and the advantages of the PID are shown clearly.

     

二甲醚气相色谱相对重量校正因子的测定

用冰冷却水吸收二甲醚配制样品,将ＴＣＤ和ＦＩＤ串联使用,测定出二甲醚在ＴＣＤ和ＦＩＤ上相对于甲醇的重量校正因子分别为０．８６和０．５５,并通过用甲醇催化脱水生成的二甲醚和水的化学计量关系,在线间接测定二甲醚在ＴＣＤ上相对于甲醇的重量校正因子,从而使上述测定结果得到佐证。     

气相色谱法测定冠心膏中樟脑、薄荷脑、异龙脑、龙脑的含量

用气相色谱法测定了冠心膏中樟脑、薄荷脑、异龙脑和龙脑的含量。固定相：７％ＰＥＧ－１５００,线性范围：５～４５０ｍｇ／Ｌ（ｒ＝０．９９９４～０．９９９９）。回收率：樟脑为９８．４４％,薄荷脑为９９．０１％,异龙脑为９９．６９％,龙脑为１０１．９％。