title: Spectroscopic analysis of fire suppressants and refrigerants by laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy.
abstract: Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy is evaluated as a means of detecting the fire suppressants CF(3)Br, C(3)F(7)H, and CF(4) and the refrigerant C(2)F(4)H(2). The feasibility of employing laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy for time- and space-resolved measurement of these agents during use, storage, and recharge is discussed. Data are presented that demonstrate the conditions necessary for optimal detection of these chemicals.
authors.affiliation: U.S. Army Research Laboratory, AMSRL-WM-BD, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005-5066, USA.
authors.forename: E D
authors.initials: ED
authors.lastname: Lancaster
authors.forename: K L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: McNesby
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Daniel
authors.forename: A W
authors.initials: AW
authors.lastname: Miziolek