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Quantitative Detection of Trace Explosive Vapors by Programmed Temperature Desorption Gas Chromatography-Electron Capture Detector
Published on: July 25, 2014
Chemiluminescence detection systems for the analysis of explosives
1Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Seville, 41012 Seville, Spain. amjimenez@us.es
Abstract:
The objective of this paper is to provide a comprehensive review of explosive detection by chemiluminescence (CL) through a summary of the relevant literature in the last 5 years and a synopsis of current research topics and developments. The literature reviewed is specially addressed for the detection of a group of high explosives, containing nitrogen compounds. Most explosives compounds contain either nitro or nitrate groups which make possible their detection and quantification using detection systems based on chemiluminescent reactions. Practical considerations and experimental requirements are indicated, and the possibilities and limitations are evaluated.
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