Analysis of Trace Levels of Volatile Organic Contaminants in Municipal Drinking Water by Glass Capillary Gas Chromatography Using Simultaneous Flame Ionization and Electron Capture Detection

Abstract

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Glass capillary gas chromatography with simultaneous flame ionization (FID) and Hall® element‐specific (HECD) detection

“…We have successfully applied the technique to various types of environmental analyses with good results [20]. While simultaneous detection is not a new technique, it is often overlooked and deserves consideration as a routine analytical approach.…”