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Solvent-based dissolution method to sample gas-phase volatile organic compounds for compound-specific isotope

Daniel Bouchard¹, Daniel Hunkeler¹

¹Centre for Hydrogeology and Geothermics (CHYN), University of Neuchatel, Rue Emile Argand 11, 2000 Neuchatel, Switzerland.

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|December 24, 2013

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A new method efficiently collects vapor samples for compound-specific isotope analysis (CSIA) by bubbling through solvents. This technique ensures reproducible carbon isotope (δ13C) data for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) like benzene and TCE.

Keywords:

Dissolution tube Stable isotope VOC vapour Vapour sampling

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Area of Science:

Environmental Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry

Background:

Compound-specific isotope analysis (CSIA) is crucial for tracking volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Existing vapor sampling methods can be complex or inefficient for field applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a simple and efficient method for collecting vapor samples for CSIA.
To assess the dissolution efficiency and isotopic stability of benzene and trichloroethylene (TCE) in organic solvents.

Main Methods:

Vapor samples of benzene and TCE were bubbled through methanol or ethanol.
Dissolution efficiency was tested at varying air volumes, flow rates (25-150 ml/min), and injection periods (10-40 min).
Carbon isotope ratios (δ13C) were measured to assess reproducibility and fractionation.

Main Results:

Complete mass recovery for benzene and TCE was achieved at flow rates of 25 and 50 ml/min.
Mass recovery decreased at higher flow rates (e.g., 80-84% at 150 ml/min).
Stable and reproducible δ13C values were obtained, indicating no significant isotopic fractionation.

Conclusions:

The developed bubbling method is a simple and effective technique for collecting vapor samples for CSIA.
This method facilitates the application of CSIA to various gas-phase VOC studies, including atmospheric emissions and vapor intrusion.
The technique ensures data reliability by minimizing isotopic fractionation and mass loss.