title: Evaluation of organic pollutants in the open air and atmospheres in industrial sites using graphitized carbon black traps and gas chromatographic-mass spectrometric analysis with specific detectors.
abstract: A method for evaluating the organic content of the atmosphere, involving the use of personal samplers, is described. A comparison of the performances of Tenax GC and Carbopack B is given in terms of sample recovery. Apparatus including selective columns, specific detectors and combined gas chromatography-mass spectrometry is also described. Practical examples of the analysis of organic air pollutants trapped in the open air and the atmosphere in a chemical plant are discussed. A comparison of the results of complete gas chromatography and of the total hydrocarbon content is also made.
mesh_terms: D000393:Air Pollutants / Q000032:analysis*; D002244:Carbon; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002621:Chemistry; D002849:Chromatography, Gas; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006108:Graphite; D006838:Hydrocarbons / Q000032:analysis*; D007220:Industrial Waste / Q000032:analysis*; D013058:Mass Spectrometry; D013696:Temperature
chemical_list: D000393:Air Pollutants; D006838:Hydrocarbons; D007220:Industrial Waste; D002244:Carbon; D006108:Graphite