Published: Journal of Chromatographic Science, Volume 37, Number 1, January 1999, pp. 1-4.
Development of a Simple Gas Chromatographic
Method for Differentiation of Spilled Oils
D. Papazova and A. Pavlova
An approach for the fast, preliminary identification and differentiation of fresh oil spills is proposed. Capillary gas chromatography with flame ionization detection for the determination of n-alkane and isoprenoid distribution in oil spill samples is applied. An internal standard method is used for the quantitation of the selected compounds. Five characteristic parameters are checked for adequate presentation. n-Alkanes and isoprenoids are chosen as the most suitable structures for the identification and differentiation of fresh oil spills. In many cases, this information is sufficient to eliminate most of the oils as potential sources of the pollution.
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