Identification of Volatile Organic Compounds in Water by Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry Using Purge-and-Trap Sample Concentration and Introduction

摘要

The objective of this investigation was to evaluate the purge and trap methods and the Hewlett-Packard model 7675A purge-and-trap sampler for the identification of volatile compounds in water by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. The manner in which this instrument accomplished the transfer of volatile components in water to the chromatographic column is thoroughly described. Guidance is given to the analyst in the specification of operating parameters for the optimization of this transfer. The instrument was evaluated with both packed and capillary columns by using: (1) the volatile organics among Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) priority pollutants and (2) ground water samples from Rocky Mountain Arsenal. The Hewlett-Packard model 7675A purge-and-trap sampler proved to be adequate for identifying removable organic compounds in water at concentrations of 4 ng/ml (4 ppb) provided that packed-column chromatography is sufficient to resolve the components. This instrument is not suitable for capillary column applications.