Calculation of elemental ratios by on-column radiofrequency plasma atomic emission detection coupled with capillary gas chromatography

Tone Normann Asp*, Stig Pedersen-Bjergaard, Tyge Greibrokk

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    Abstract

    Atomic emission from a 350-kHz helium plasma was evaluated for the calculation of C/Cl and C/Br ratios in compounds separated by capillary gas chromatography. When the plasma was sustained inside the end of a 0.32 mm I.D. fused-silica GC column in 2 ml/min of GC carrier gas + 18 ml/min of make-up gas (helium), 94% of the elemental ratios obtained deviated by less than 20% from the theoretical values. These results with the on-column r.f. discharge were comparable to data obtained with a commercial GC-atomic emission detection system based on a microwave-induced plasma.

    Original languageEnglish
    JournalJournal of Chromatography A
    Volume736
    Issue number1-2
    Pages (from-to)157-164
    Number of pages8
    ISSN0021-9673
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 7 Jun 1996

    Keywords

    • atomic emission detection
    • detection, GC
    • halogenated compounds

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