Application of Thermal Desorption to Occupational Exposure Monitoring To some extent, occupational hygiene is relevant in all workplaces although, in practice, it is most applicable to environments in which significant health risks exist. These can range from call centers with noise hazards to chemical sites handling bulk quantities of very toxic substances.

Ozone Precursor Analysis Using the TurboMatrix Thermal Desorption GC System This application note describes a method developed in conjunction with the U.S. EPA to collect and measure C2 to C12 automatically, in the field, without the use of liquid cryogen.

The Determination of Major and Minor Elements in Air Filters and Urine for Hazard Assessment, Using a New CCD Dual-Viewed ICP-OES This app note describes the application of a new type of CCD-based, dual viewed ICP optical emission spectrometer for the analyses of industrial hygiene types of samples.

Thermal Desorption-GC/MS Analysis of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons on Fine Particulates in Air Presented in this paper is a technique which will use automated thermal desorbtion to introduce PAHs collected on a glass fiber filter into a GC/MS system; this technique will eliminate the use of solvents and reduce the sample-preparation time dramatically.

Advances in Bromine Speciation by HPLC/ICP-MS Bromine is a natural component found in waters, most commonly as the bromide ion. A common procedure for purifying drinking waters is treatment with ozone to kill bacteria.

Analysis of Low Levels of Metals in Drinking Water with a Scanning Array ICP Emission Spectrometer And Ultrasonic Nebulization While atomic absorption spectroscopy has been the main technique employed for this application, inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICPOES) has become more important during the past years.

Analysis of Trace Metals in Drinking Water with the Optima 7000 DV ICP-OES This work demonstrates that the Optima 7000 DV; a CCD detector-based ICP emission spectrometer in combination with a cyclonic spray chamber and MEINHARD concentric nebulizer; is capable of determining extremely low concentrations of elements in drinking-water-certified reference materials; with high speed; according to the requirements of various regulatory bodies.

Analysis of Trace Metals in Surface and Bottled Waters with Optima 7300 DV ICP-OES This application note demonstrates the development of a simple method for water analysis using a high- speed; segmented charge coupled detector (SCD) based dual-view ICP-OES instrument with the ability to set the plasma viewing orientation (radial or axial) by wavelength.

Analysis of Organophosphorus and Organonitrogen Herbicides in Water using GC/MS with Selected Ion Recording Laboratories monitoring trace level pesticides and herbicides by GC/MS frequently utilize Selected Ion Recording (SIR) techniques to maximize analytical sensitivity for quantification.

Determination of Arsenic in Drinking Water by US EPA Method 200.9 Using THGA Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption This application note demonstrates analysis of 9 water samples using U.S. EPA Method 200.9 and AAnalyst? 800.

Determination of Oil and Grease in Water with a Mid Infrared Spectrophotometer This paper presents the method development for the analysis of OG in water using Mid-IR in accordance with standard method ?IS 3025 part 39? using carbon tetrachloride as an extraction solvent. Carbon tetrachloride is proved to be a suitable alternative to hexane and the method is shown to be sufficiently sensitive for monitoring OG discharges in surface waters or in the drinking water network as per the operative range specified in the method IS 3025 part 39.

Determination of Thallium in Drinking and Bottled Waters by EPA Method 200.9 using THGA Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy The United States national primary drinking water standard maximum contaminant level (MCL) for thallium (Tl) is currently 0.002 mg/L, or 2 ug/L. Public water suppliers in the U.S. must measure thallium in their water and must treat or remove the thallium if its concentration is found to be above 2 ug/L. The public health goal (MCLG) for Tl is 0.5 ug/L.

Determination of VOCs in Water Using Static Headspace GC/MS with Simultaneous Full Scan and Selective Ion Recording The combination of static headspace sample introduction and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (HS/GC/MS) provides the analyst with a powerful, fully automated technique for the determination of trace volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in water.

Improved Performance in the Analysis of Drinking Waters and Wastewaters by U.S. EPA Method 200.8 with an SC-FAST System The FAST system has been shown to produce results that meet the requirements outlined in U.S. EPA Method 200.8. In addition; the FAST system significantly increases sample throughput while lowering maintenance and labor costs.

Increased Sample Throughput for ICP-OES Applied to U.S. EPA Method 200.7 This work describes the coupling of the Optima? 7300 DV with the ESI SC-FAST sample introduction system applied to a rigorous U.S. EPA method, drinking water/wastewater 200.7. Initial demonstration of capability and continuing quality control checks are measured as a demonstration of the method performance.

Increased Sample Throughput for ICP-OES on Drinking Water and Waste Water The analysis of drinking water and wastewater for trace metal contamination is an important step in ensuring human and environmental health.

Interference Removal and Analysis of Environmental Waters Using the ELAN DRC-e ICP-MS The data presented in this paper demonstrate the capabilities of the ELAN DRC-e for running all of the elements in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Method 200.8, the standard method used in the U.S.A. for the analysis of drinking waters and wastewaters.

Low-level Selenium Determination using ICP-MS This application note discusses the use of the ELAN® Dynamic Reaction Cell (DRC) ICP-MS for making low-level selenium determinations.

Semi-Volatile Organics in Drinking Water using US EPA Method 525.2 Optimized for Greater Sensitivity The extensive analyte lists, and the extreme sensitivity requirements, make EPA Method 525.2 one of the most challenging. The TurboMass? Mass Spectrometer and AutoSystem? XL Gas Chromatograph provide results compliant with the drinking water objectives.

The Determination of Mercury at Ultratrace Levels Using FIMS and Amalgamation Technique The FIMS is used in combination with an amalgamation preconcentration technique to determine Hg at ultratrace concentrations. The FIMS is a dedicated system that integrates flow injection mercury cold vapor generation with a very high mercury sensitive detector.

US EPA Method 200.8 for the Analysis of Drinking Waters and Wastewater This application note describes the performance of ELAN 6000 ICP-MS for Method200.8 for analysis of drinking water.

US EPA Volatile Organic Method 524.2 Using Purge and Trap GC/MS U.S. EPA Method 524.2 provides the guidance necessary for identifying volatile organic pollutants at concentrations consistent with water quality objectives.

Water and Environmental Analysis According to US EPA Regulations using the Lambda 25/35/45 UV/Vis Spectrophotometers Environmental regulations in many countries prescribe the use of UV/Vis spectroscopy. Depending on the method, UV/Vis determinations of metal and organic nonmetal analytes in water have a minimum detectability in the ppb-ppm range.

Analysis of Wastewater for Metals using ICP-OES The analysis of wastewater for trace metal contamination is an important step in ensuring human and environmental health. Depending upon the number of elements that need to be determined and the number of samples that need to be run; the most suitable technique for business requirements can be chosen. ICP-OES is a good match with the productivity requirements of many laboratories and requires only a moderate investment.

Detection of Petroleum-Contaminated Soils Using Equilibrium Headspace and Methanol Extraction This application note demonstrates effective use of methanol extraction, equilibrium headspace sample introduction, and mass spectrometry detection for low level Volatile organic compounds. In soils VOCs can be determined using analytical EPA Method 8260 - by GC/MS. EPA method 5030 is a purge-and-trap technique for the analysis of high concentration VOCs in soils using methanol (MeOH) extracts.

Determination of Micro and Macro Elements in Waters with the ELAN DRC-e This work demonstrates the ability of the ELAN® DRC?-e to analyze drinking and saline waters for both major and minor elements in a single run.

Determination of Arsenic in Chloride Matrices Arsenic is a natural contaminant in soils and water and, depending on its form, can be toxic at low levels. Arsenic is also present in the food chain and it is widely known that fish contain various levels of both inorganic arsenic and organic arsenic species, such as arsenobetaine. Accordingly, there is a need to determine arsenic at low levels in environmental and biological matrices."

Determination of Oil and Grease in Water with a Mid-Infrared Spectrometer The concentration of dispersed oil and grease (OG) is an important parameter for water quality and safety. OG in water can cause surface films and shoreline deposits leading to environmental degradation, and can induce human health risks when discharged in surface or ground waters.

Fast and Reliable Analysis of Wastewater and Sludges with A Scanning Array ICP Emission Spectrometer Several ICP-OES methods are available for this determination including EPA method 200.7 (1). In the USA, DIN 38 406 E22 (2) in Germany, or ISO 11885 (3) on a global scale.

Increasing Sample Throughput in Method 8260 Using the Novel Oven Design of the Clarus 600 GC/MS This application note demonstrates the ability of Clarus GC/MS system to meet all of the QA/QC parameters necessary for Method 8260 analysis.

Speciation of Five Arsenic Compounds in Urine by HPLC/ICP-MS High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) coupled to an ICP-MS has become an invaluable analytical tool for the determinations of trace levels of individual arsenic compounds (speciation). Speciation of arsenic is used to improve our knowledge of arsenic?s biochemical interactions and to evaluate toxicity risks.

Simultaneous Determination of Pb, Cd, Cr,Ni, and Cu in Plants Using Microwave Digestion and Graphite Furnace AAS The determination of lead, cadmium, chromium, nickel and copper in plants is part of several biological monitoring programs. Monitoring these elements is important in order to observe and document the damage on plants caused by environmental pollution.

The Application of Flow Injection Technology to Automating Cold Vapor Mercury Analyses This method measures total mercury (organic plus inorganic) and is applicable to waters regulated under the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System monitoring.

Using FIMS to Determine Mercury Content in Sewage Sludge, Sediment and Soil Samples Samples were digested with aqua regia using reflux conditions according to DIN method 38414. After proper dilution of the digested sample solution, Hg was measured interference-free using Sncl2 as the reductant.

Analysis of Fuel Oxygenates by US EPA Method 8260B Using Headspace Trap with GC/MS This application note describes the use of a PerkinElmer® TurboMatrix? HS-110 Trap and Clarus® 500 GC/MS optimized for low-level determination of fuel oxygenates by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Method 8260B.

Applying Novel GC Oven Technology to Increase Throughput in Analysis of Diesel Range Organics - US EPA Method 8015 The application note discusses application of novel oven technology of the Clarus® 600 Gas Chromatograph (GC) to a modified 8015 DRO method, achieving improvements in both sample throughput and chromatographic resolution.

Determination of Metals in TCLP Extracts Using RCRA ICP-OES US EPA Method 6010 This application note discusses simultaneous Optima? ICP-OES used for analysis of the TCLP extract. Simultaneous measurement of background analyte emission allows for accurate correction of transient background fluctuations.

Determination of Total Mercury in Fish and Agricultural Plant Materials Using Thermal Decomposition and Amalgamation Coupled with Atomic Absorption This application note will focus on a rapid test method for determining mercury directly in food materials and agricultural crops using the principles of thermal decomposition, amalgamation and detection by atomic absorption described in EPA Method 7473 and ASTM Method 6722-01.

Determination of Total Mercury in Soils and River Sediments Using Thermal Decomposition and Amalgamation Coupled with Atomic Absorption This application note will focus on a rapid test method for determining mercury directly in soils and river sediments using the principles of thermal decomposition, amalgamation and detection by atomic absorption described in EPA Method 7473 and ASTM Method 6722-01.

Environmental Sample Preparation by LSC The advance of the nuclear industry in all its forms coupled with growing concerns for possible environmental contamination has led to an increased interest in the quantification of radioisotopes in the environment.

Increased Laboratory Productivity for ICP-OES Applied to U.S. EPA Method 6010C The use of an ESI SC FAST autosampler coupled to a PerkinElmer Optima 7300 DV ICP can dramatically improve productivity for the analysis of environmental samples using EPA SW-846 Method 6010C.

Linear Range Study of the Optima Simultaneous ICP-OES This study looks at the linear range of the Optima? ICP-OES for several elements and wavelengths. Axial view was used exclusively in this study.

Measuring Environmental Volatile Organic Compounds by U.S. EPA Method 8260B with Headspace Trap GC/MS This application note demonstrates the use of a new sample-introduction technology incorporated in TurboMatrix HS-110 Trap for U.S. EPA Method 8260B for analysis, identification and quantification of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that have boiling points below 200 °C.

Microwave Digestion ? EPA Method 3052 on the Multiwave 3000 EPA method 3052 is designed for the ?total? analysis in a variety of matrices including soil, sediments, sludge, oils, biological and botanical materials. This method is the most versatile and has been well proven. It allows variations in reagents and methodology, making it ideal for a variety of matrices and elements. The variability of this method also requires a basic understanding of digestion chemistry.

Rapid Analysis of Semivolatile Organic Compounds by US EPA Method 8270D using the Clarus GC/MS This application demonstrate an efficient, robust technique to analyze environmental samples for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Method 8270D.

Simultaneous trace metal determinations in soil using SIMAA 6000 AAS This note describes the analysis of a variety of sediments and soils for four elements measured simultaneously using graphite furnace atomic absorption and Zeeman background correction.

Standard Operating Procedure - The Application of Flow Injection Technology to Automating Cold Vapor Mercury Analyses This is an application note of flow injection technology to cold vapor mercury analyses. This method measures total mercury (organic plus inorganic) and is applicable to waters regulated under the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System monitoring.

SW-846 US EPA Method 6020 for the Analysis of Soils and Sediments by ICP-MS This application note describes the performance of ELAN 6000 ICP-MS using U.S.EPA Method 6020 for elements listed. All the initial performance demonstrations and quality control tests have been extended to include the combined list of elements from Method 6020 and 6020A with exception of mercury. SRM 27110 was processed using U.S. EPA Method 3050 using the hydrochloric acid finish.

The Determination of Total Mercury in Coal and Coal Fly Ash Using Thermal Combustion and Amalgamation Coupled with Atomic Absorption The EPA initiated the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) and the Clean Air Mercury Rule (CAMR) in March 2005, to significantly reduce the amount of mercury emission from coal-fired power stations from 48 tons to 15 tons by the year 2018.

The Determination of Total Mercury in Whole Blood Using Thermal Decomposition and Amalgamation Coupled with Atomic Absorption This application note will focus on a rapid test method for determining mercury directly in whole blood using the principles of thermal decomposition, amalgamation and detection by atomic absorption described in EPA Method 7473 and ASTM Method 6722-01.

The Effect of Quench on Quantitating Alpha Radionuclides by Liquid Scintillation Counting Detecting and quantitating alpha emitting radionuclides are routine tasks in nuclear energy and environmental monitoring. For this purpose, liquid scintillation counting (LSC) is an excellent method because alphas are counted with nearly 100% counting efficiency with low backgrounds, even with severe quenching.

Time Resolved Liquid Scintillation Counting: (TR-LSC) for Environmental 3H Analysis Environmental analysis of many naturally occurring and man-made, beta emitting radionuclides, including 3H, 14C, 90Sr/90Y, 241Pu, and 234Th is a significant analytical challenge due to the extremely low activity levels encountered. Time-Resolved Liquid Scintillation Counting (TR-LSC), is a form of pulse shape analysis that has proven to be an effective tool in such analyses.

Trace Metal Characterization of Soils Using the Optima 7300 DV ICP-OES
The present work demonstrates the development of a simple method for soil analysis by using a high-speed, segmented charge coupled detector (SCD)-based ICP-OES instrument with the ability to set the plasma viewing orientation (radial or axial) on a wavelength basis.

US EPA Method 8270 for Multicomponent Analyte Determination This application note illustrates ability of quadrupole mass spectrometry to quantitate multicomponent analytes at these lower levels. To accurately identify and quantitate using GC/MS eliminates the need for additional confirmatory analyses and reduce the amount of sample preparation required.