Surface ionization detector with a supersonic free jet for gas chromatography some applications

A new design for a gas chromatographic surface ionization detector based upon hyperthermal positive surface ionization has been developed: There were two requirements: supersonic free jet nozzle and the high work function surface of Re-oxide. This detector, which is highly sensitive in response to all organic compounds, can be operated as an universal detector with an additional selectivity towards some species that have low ionization energy, but with selectivity to a much lesser degree than a conventional surface ionization detector. The minimum detectable amount of toluene is ca. 10⁻¹² g/s with a linearity greater than 10⁴. Some applications are demonstrated using three examples for the analysis of different formulations: (1), terpene mixture, (2), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon mixture and (3), alkyl alcohol mixture.     

Selectivity enhancement of a metal-sensitive flame ionization detector for capillary gas chromatography

A novel modification of a hydrogen-atmosphere flamo ionization detector (HAFID) is presented which attenuates response to hydrocarbon compounds, significantly enhancing selectivity towards organometallic compounds by more than an order of magnitude. Chromatograms of an organometallic compound test mixture and regular leaded gasoline are presented to depict the specificity of the response.     

Highly sensitive determination of haloperidol in human serum by capillary gas chromatography using a surface ionization detector

A method has been developed for highly sensitive determination of haloperidol in human serum involving a simple extraction procedure followed by gas chromatographic separation. Target components were separated from the extracting solvents with a Van den Berg type solventless sample injector before introduction Into a DB-1 capillary separation column. A surface ionization detector (SID), which has highly selective sensitivity for Substituted amines, was employed for quantitation using bromperidol as an internal standard. Chloroform proved to be the best extracting solvent, yielding a quantitative detection limit of 5 ng/ml (S/N = 2). Comparison of the response to target compounds obtained by the SID, FTD (flame thermionic detector), and FID (flame ionization detector) showed the SID to be superior.     

Investigating the performance characteristics of the barrier discharge ionization detector and comparison to the flame ionization detector for the gas chromatographic analysis of volatile and semivolatile organic compounds

Abstract

The response behavior and performance characteristics of the recently introduced barrier discharge ionization detector (BID) for gas chromatography (GC-BID) were investigated by analyzing different classes of organic compounds such as alcohols, alkanes, cycloaliphatic compounds, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and others. The results obtained by GC-BID were compared with those of gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID), aiming to demonstrate the particular merits of the new BID detector over the well-established FID. The response of the BID not only was found to be strongly dependent on the detector settings, but also shows a high dependence on the analyte class and the individual analyte. The sensitivity of the BID detector compared to the FID was higher by a factor of ca. 4 on average when considering all compounds analyzed. The relative standard deviation (RSD) was better than 5% for the majority of the cases. The BID detector showed better precision (lower RSD) in comparison with the FID for the investigated compounds. Linear calibrations were obtained for the analytes over more than four orders of magnitude with coefficients of determination typically higher than 0.999 and the limits of detection varied from 0.04 to 1.48?ng/s for the GC-BID.     

Determination of lidocaine in human serum by capillary gas chromatography with surface ionization detection

A novel analytical method has been developed for the determination of lidocaine (2-(diethylamino)-N-(2,6-dimethyl)phenylacetamide) in human serum. After solvent extraction from serum the extract was analyzed by gas chromatography employing a van den Berg type solventless injector, a new sensitive and selective detector, the surface ionization detector, and a bonded phase flexible fused silica capillary column. The detection limit was ca. 30–50 ng/ml.     

A surface ionization detector for capillary gas chromatography

A novel surface ionization detector using a reducing quartz liner and a Mo emitter with a quartz enclosed internal heater for selective measurement of alkylamines by gas chromatography is designed and evaluated.     

High resolution gas chromatographic determination of permanent gases with a helium ionization detector

The capability of the helium ionization detector (HID) to operate in connection with capillary columns for trace gas analyses has been evaluated. Two different capillary columns were considered: a PLOT fused silica column with molecular sleve and a thick film WCOT glass column with PS-255. The determination of trace impurities in gases can be achieved with evident advantages over classical adsorption columns, even using a split injection system. Direct on-column injections also have been investigated with promising results.     

Micro-flame ionization detector with a novel structure for portable gas chromatograph

A micro-flame ionization detector (μ-FID) for portable gas chromatograph (GC) based on conventional mechanical fabrication techniques was developed and evaluated. Structure was redesigned and dimensions were optimized for best performance. Air is introduced from upper part of the detector, flowing downwards into the burning chamber along a narrow round gap between the collection electrode and the inner wall of the detector body, forming a uniform flow field around the burning jet. The lowest detection limit of the μ-FID was 5 × 10⁻¹³ g/s for n-decane, with a linear response range of five orders of magnitude. The consumption of gases is only 10 ml/min for hydrogen, and 120 ml/min for air, that is about 1/3 of the gases required for conventional FIDs. A comparative study between the μ-FID and commercial FID was also performed that proved the advantages of the μ-FID. The μ-FID is simple in structure, low heating power, and low consumption of gases that not only decrease the cost of running, but also increase the portability of GC for filed applications.     

Gas chromatography with surface ionization detection of nitro pesticides

A surface ionization gas chromatographic detector, based upon positive surface ionization, was used in capillary gas chromatography to sensitively and selectively detect nitro pesticides: pendimethalin, trifluralin, flumetralin. Higher sensitivity (better detection limit), substance specificity, and advantageous applicability are reported. Sensitivity to pendimethalin, trifluralin, and flumetralin was 1.4 C g⁻¹, 1.1 C g⁻¹, and 1.0 C g⁻¹, respectively, with the linear range of operation greater than 1 × 10⁵ for these compounds. The minimum detectable level was in the range of 10⁻¹³ g s⁻¹. Compared with an atomic emission detector, SID provided a 110 times better detection limit for trifluralin.     

Pulsed discharge helium ionization detector

Summary A pulsed discharge helium ionization detector (PDHID) (patent pending) for gas chromatography has been developed. This detector uses a non-radioactive pulsed high voltage discharge source for generation of electrons and pulsed collection of these electrons. We have evaluated this detector for the analysis of a wide range of chemical compounds. In this paper the analytes are passed through the discharge since the permanent gases are difficult to ionize. The initial results for the permanent gases indicate that the PDHID can be used as a universal detector of contaminant traces at detection levels on the order of 1–20 pg. The response in this mode of operation is linear over four orders of magnitude.Dedicated to Professor Leslie S. Ettre on the occasion of his 70th birthday.     

气相色谱-表面电离检测器分析汽油中含氮化合物的分布

采用液液萃取的方法分别从90#、93#、97#汽油中提取了含氮化合物,并将气相色谱(GC)和作者所在研究组研制的表面电离检测器(SID)联用对含氮化合物进行了分析。结合GC-氢火焰离子化检测器(FID)、GC-氮磷检测器(NPD)和GC-质谱(MS)的分析结果,可鉴定出GC-SID谱图中的峰基本为含氮化合物,且大部分为NPD和FID未检出的峰,说明SID的选择性和灵敏度更好。分析结果表明,这3种汽油含氮化合物种类相似,含量有所差异;所提取的含氮化合物主要是苯胺类化合物;SID能从汽油样品中检出多种痕量的高沸点含氮组分,对于检测含氮组分而言,SID具有优于商品NPD的灵敏度和选择性。SID为GC分析提供了一种性能优异的选择性检测器。     

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).     

Simultaneous determination of cocaethylene and cocaine in blood by gas chromatography with surface ionization detection

Summary Cocaethylene together with cocaine spiked in human whole blood has been found measurable at high sensitivities by capillary gas chromatography with surface ionization detection. The drugs could be rapidly extracted by Sep-Pak C₁₈ cartridges with recovery of more than 60%. The calibration curves for both cocaethylene and cocaine using cocapropylene as internal standard were linear in the range 50–300 pmol mL⁻¹ of whole blood. The detection limits of cocaethylene and cocaine were 5–10 pmol mL⁻¹ (0.1–0.2 pmol on column if recovery is 100%). Cocaethylene could be determined for whole blood obtained from rats (ca. 200 g body wt.), which had received subcutaneous injection of 10 mg cocaine hydrochloride and 2.0 mL of 30% (v/v) ethanol 3 h before sampling; the mean levels of cocaethylene and cocaine were 101 and 1230 pmol mL⁻¹, respectively.     

供气相色谱仪使用的热导检测器的设计与实现

为了提高气相色谱仪用热导检测器的性能,设计了热导检测器的精密恒流源和差压检测电路。恒流源由场效应管IRF460、运算放大器AD8672和线性光耦HCNR201构成,低噪声电桥差压检测电路由2片AD8597构成。建立了差压检测电路的噪声模型,计算了噪声理论值。实际测试结果表明,该热导检测器的基线噪声达到4 μV, 50 min的基线漂移为15 μV,恒流源波动接近1 μA,优于现有热导检测器的技术指标。所介绍的设计方案和噪声分析方法对热导检测器的电路设计有较大的参考价值。     

Iodine-doped selective ionization detector for gas chromatography

During initial investigations of a detector for gas chromatography based on modifications of a field-emission argon ionization detector an intriguing selective response phenomenon was identified when iodine vapor was continuously introduced into the detection chamber. The detector was of a simple design consisting of two 1.5 × 0.5 cm concave electrodes mounted in a concentrical ceramic housing. With iodine continuously introduced into the housing via a thermally controlled diffusion tube, certain test compounds of interest, such as valeric acid, triethylphosphate, or aniline, provided analytically significant ionization responses while their hydrocarbon solvents and test compounds went undetected.     

A micro-volume electron capture detector for use in high resolution capillary column gas chromatography

A new design for an electron capture detector cell is described. The cell is compatible with the requirements of high resolution capillary columns and is shown to be useful in applications that require high analysis speed. A unique method of sample introduction reduces the problems of sample loss by adsorption on the surfaces of the cell. Previously reported problems of sample loss by adsorption on active surfaces within the cell when using hydrogen carrier gas are shown to have been eliminated. Examples are shown demonstrating the increased speed of analysis that can be obtained when using hydrogen carrier gas and 100 micron diameter columns.     

Modified flame ionization detector for the analysis of large molecular weight polar compounds by capillary supercritical fluid chromatography

The modifications made to a flame ionization detector (FID) to facilitate the detection of large molecular weight polar compounds analyzed by capillary supercritical fluid chromatography are described. Some specific examples are given to demonstrate that polar compounds can be effectively eluted using deactivated fused silica capillary columns and supercritical carbon dioxide at 40°C.     

Determination of volatile residual solvents in pharmaceutical products by headspace liquid-phase microextraction gas chromatography-flame ionization detector

This paper demonstrates headspace liquid-phase microextraction (HS-LPME) as used for the determination of volatile residual solvents in pharmaceutical products. This method is based on headspace liquid-phase microextraction capillary column gas chromatography. Under optimum conditions, the linerary of the method ranged from 1 to 1,000 mg l⁻¹. The limits of detection are 0.2–2.0 mg l⁻¹ and relative standard deviations (RSD) for most of the volatile solvents were below 10%. This novel method is applied to the analysis of volatile residual solvents in pharmaceutical products with satisfactory results.