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An experimental design approach for optimizing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon analysis in contaminated soil by
S Buco1, M Moragues, M Sergent
1Laboratoire de Chimie Analytique de l'Environment, UMR 6171, IFR PMSE 112, Université Aix-Marseille III, Europôle de l'Arbois, Batiment Villemin, BP 80, 13545 Aix en Provence Cedex 4, France.
Abstract:
Pyrolyser-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry was used to analyze polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in contaminated soil without preliminary extraction. Experimental research methodology was used to obtain optimal performance of the system. After determination of the main factors (desorption time, Curie point temperature, carrier gas flow), modeling was done using a Box-Behnken matrix. Study of the response surface led to factor values that optimize the experimental response and achieve better chromatographic results.
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