Classification and quantification of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons on quartz sand particles by direct Fourier transform imaging fluorescence

Chanan Sluszny, Valery Bulatov, Israel Schechter*

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Abstract

A new method for analysis of PAH contamination deposited on quartz sand was developed. It is based on direct observation of the UV-induced fluorescence using a microscope and a specially designed imaging spectrometer which provides full fluorescence spectra at each pixel. The method is fast and requires no sample preparation. Linear calibration plots were obtained for monocomponent contaminations and for simple PAH mixtures. Absolute detection limits of a few pg are reported, which correspond to bulk concentrations in the μgg-1 range. In addition to concentrations, the method provides microscopic chemical images of the contaminants, which may provide useful source characterization. Copyright (C) 1998 Elsevier Science B.V.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-10
Number of pages10
JournalAnalytica Chimica Acta
Volume367
Issue number1-3
DOIs
StatePublished - 3 Jul 1998
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Classification and quantification
  • Fourier transform
  • Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
  • Quartz sand particles

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