Sampling and Analysis of Industrial Benthic Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Industrialized Urban Watersheds

摘要

A method is reported for the sampling and analysis that accurately describes the contour and distribution of benthic polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons of Opossum Creek. The analytical methodology consisted of using fused silica capillary chromatography coupled with selected ion mass spectrometry to identify and quantify areas of high concentration of specific benthic compounds. It is apparent from the 'grid technique' herein reported that this model can be applied for future stream system analysis and would be an extremely reliable aid for engineering decisions with regard to cleanup.