ISSN:
1588-2780
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
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Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering
Notes:
Abstract A method has been developed at Pacific Northwest Laboratory (PNL) to remove normal paraffin hydrocarbon (NPH) from radioactive waste samples prior to gas chromotography/mass spectrometry analysis of semivolatile components. The effectiveness of the cleanup procedure was demonstrated for all the EPA semivolatile target list compounds. Blanks and spiked actual waste samples were utilized in the development and validation study. Approximately 95% of the NPH was removed from the single-shell tank samples. The recoveries were good for most of the target compounds. Results were compared with those obtained by utilizing EPA method 3630. The recoveries were much better for the PNL-developed method.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02038248
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