Real-time spectral evaluation for gas chromatography--Fourier transform infra-red spectrometry
1987
Real-time spectral evaluation for gas chromatography
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Robert L. White
Primary Institution: University of Oklahoma
Hypothesis
Can real-time spectral evaluation improve gas chromatography analysis?
Conclusion
The GC/FT-IR system allows for rapid qualitative and quantitative analysis of components during gas chromatography.
Supporting Evidence
- Seven out of ten alcohols were correctly identified by the top library search match.
- The system allows for qualitative analysis before the gas chromatographic separation is complete.
- Quantitative analysis of methanol and ethanol was achieved with high correlation coefficients.
Takeaway
This study shows a new way to quickly analyze gases using special technology, so scientists can get results faster.
Methodology
The study used a GC/FT-IR system with dual microprocessors for simultaneous data collection and analysis.
Limitations
The success of the analysis depends on the quality of the library used for searching.
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