Exploring the Impact of PTFE Septa on Sample Matrix Effects in Environmental Analysis
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Figure 3 - Typical mass chromatogram of volatile residue in hexane caused by PTFE/silicone septa: a) hexane extract of a piece of septum; b) vial septum was punctured once by a syringe to sample 1 μL hexane for GC analysis; c) hexane in the last vial was reanalyzed after 3 days; and d) analyzed immediately after 100 μL hexane was added from one vial to another (the septum was punctured 10
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Standard preparation is important. Prepare standards at 1-2mg/mL solvent, then spike 0.05-5uL of the standard into the water sample prior to the extraction. Keep extraction time and temperature consistent among samples. The extraction time generally is 10 minutes for volatiles, 20-30 minutes for semivolatiles.
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Dec 1, 2017 · Simple matrix effects include matrix interferences that can be addressed by improving the method. For example, in a chromatographic analysis, if a nontarget interfering compound is coeluted with the target analyte, the matrix interference can be decreased by. Better cleanup. Remove the interference.
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Environmental analysis tools. Environmental analysis is frequently used to assist businesses. It is used before launching a new product or service. For example, survey the landscape of competitors, customers, economic conditions, market conditions, and so on. PESTEL is a popular project management tool for performing this analysis.
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Nov 24, 2017 · The comparative evaluation of the most frequently used methods for the reduction and elimination of matrix effects by the selection of an internal standard, various versions of sample preparation
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matrix, thus providing more qualitative fingerprint information as well as potentially increasing the scope of quantitative work. Currently, PTFE/silicone-based vial septa are widely used for headspace analyses but they are not recommended for use above 200 °C. When using these septa at high temperature, a series of siloxanes from the septa
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The septum you choose for your autosampler vial can impact sample evaporation, sample security, needle bending and blockages, and instrument down time. Don’t let the complexities of septa selection slow you down. Use the simple online Thermo Scientific SureSTART Selection Guide to find the right septa and vial for your analysis.
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Jan 2, 2006 · When the needle pierces the septum, the rubber is exposed to the sample by either headspace or direct contact, which will affect the quality of the data in various ways. This application note discusses the influences of pierced PTFE/silicone septa in GC-MS experiments. Two examples are given: the loss of nonpolar volatile organic compounds
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Feb 16, 2023 · An environmental analysis helps organizations identify internal and external elements that can either negatively or positively impact their business. By looking at factors, such as the economy and technology, businesses can anticipate potential opportunities and threats. Learning about how to conduct an environmental analysis can help you
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The vials used for the preparation of breath samples for automated solid-phase microextraction–gas chromatography–mass spectrometry analysis are crimped with septa. These septa often emit specific volatile organic compounds (VOCs) confounding the measurement results of breath samples.
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Both types of silicone and butyl rubber septa have a PTFE barrier layer which faces the sample, which reduces the contact between the sample and the silicone and butyl rubber. Before the PTFE layer is punctured, the chemical compatibility properties of the PTFE will
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Oct 13, 2017 · The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Draft Environmental Impact Statement review (Draft EIS) for SEPTA’s King of Prussia Rail Project (KOP Rail) is now available online. The Draft EIS can be accessed at www.kingofprussiarail.com. KOP Rail is SEPTA’s proposed extension of the existing Norristown High
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Nov 24, 2017 · The evaluation of matrix effect. Matrix effects can dramatically influence analysis performance for both identification and quantification of an analyte. For instance, mass accuracy may deviate due to the matrix effects using high-resolution MS. It can lead to either false negative results due to ion suppression [ 19] or false positive outputs
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In chemical analysis, matrix refers to the components of a sample other than the analyte [1] of interest. The matrix can have a considerable effect on the way the analysis is conducted and the quality of the results are obtained; such effects are called matrix effects. [2] For example, the ionic strength of the solution can have an effect on
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