2012Journal ArticleMethod / modelling

On-matrix derivatization for dynamic headspace sampling of nonvolatile surface residues

Harvey, Scott D · Wahl, Jon H

Journal of Chromatography A

In: Journal of Chromatography A, vol. 1256, pp. 58 - 66, 2012, ISSN: 0021-9673.

Editorial summary

The paper extends FLEC dynamic-headspace sampling to low-volatility surface residues by derivatizing target compounds directly on the sampled material. Tests on glass, painted wallboard, concrete and carpet demonstrate recovery of chemical-warfare-related hydrolysis products and other residues that are difficult to collect with wipes.

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FLEC use

FLEC method, modelling or validation

The primary contribution extends the FLEC dynamic-headspace method to nonvolatile residues by adding on-matrix derivatization and validating it on several substrates.

Topics

Chemical warfare analysisChemical warfare attribution signaturesDynamic headspace samplingIn situ derivatizationOn-matrix derivatization