Abstract
An analytical method based on a dual capillary gas chromatographic technique combining the advantages of GasPro PLOT and a non polar narrow bore WCOT column was developed for the analysis of air samples containing C2–C9 NMHCs. A refocusing step was not required due to the fast heating rate of the sample preconcentration trap and the resolving power of the PLOT column for C2 and C3 NMHCs. Water had to be removed from the air samples to avoid plugging of the columns if the initial GC oven temperature was below ambient temperature. To dry air samples, a scrubber and a cryogenic technique were employed. The interferences caused by carbon dioxide were reduced by purging the loaded sample preconcentration trap with helium. The dual column system was compared to a method employing a refocusing device and a single narrow bore WCOT column. Both systems provided a high degree of precision. However, the dual column approach was superior to the single column system due to better resolution of low molecular weight components.
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