Determination of Hydrocarbon Index of C10-C40 in Composts and Sludges by GC-FID with Traditional Split/Splitless Injector

Authors

  • Pavel Kuráň Research Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Ústí nad Labem | Faculty of Environment, Jan Evangelista Purkyně University, Ústí nad Labem
  • Jana Nováková Research Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Ústí nad Labem
  • Pavel Janoš Faculty of Environment, Jan Evangelista Purkyně University, Ústí nad Labem

Keywords:

hydrocarbons C10 to C40, GC-FID, sludge, composts

Abstract

The paper presents the development and validation of a procedure for qualitative and quantitative monitoring of hydrocarbon pollution in composts and sludges by GC-FID using a split/splitless injector. The limits of detection and quantification were 140 and 470 mg kg-1, respectively. The mean value obtained from 14 analyses was 47 mg kg-1, with the uncertainty at the concentration 1 g kg-1 being 10.2 % (by analysis of spiked samples). When estimating the overall uncertainty, additional effects must be considered. It can be used for determination of the C10-C40 hydrocarbon content in various matrices such as soil, solid waste and sediments.

Published

2011-02-15

How to Cite

Kuráň, P., Nováková, J., & Janoš, P. (2011). Determination of Hydrocarbon Index of C10-C40 in Composts and Sludges by GC-FID with Traditional Split/Splitless Injector. Chemické Listy, 105(2), 133–137. Retrieved from http://ww-w.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/1182

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