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Approaches to sample pretreatment in the determination of perchlorate in real world samples
1Dionex Corporation, 445 Lakeside Drive, Sunnyvale, CA, USA. Rosanne.slingsby@dionex.com
Abstract:
Perchlorate can be determined by the tandem technique of ion chromatography (IC) coupled to electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS). However, detection by ESI-MS can be compromised by the coelution of matrix components that can suppress the analyte signal. In addition, the presence of surface-active and other types of matrix components can cause fouling of the electrospray inlet, reducing overall signal and requiring frequent maintenance. The influences of matrix components can be minimized by using analytical columns with different selectivities, in-line diversion of separated matrix components, and off-line selective removal of matrix components via ion exchange or adsorption. This paper will discuss these sample preparation approaches for samples containing anionic species including surfactants and inorganic ions that elute in the vicinity of perchlorate.
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