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  • Forensic Science

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  • Compound-specific carbon isotope analysis is crucial for environmental, geobiological, ecological, and forensic research.
  • Current gas chromatography (GC) coupled to mass spectrometry (MS) oxidation interfaces require frequent maintenance, impacting data quality and increasing costs.
  • This study addresses limitations of existing oxidation interfaces.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a modified oxidation interface for gas chromatography-isotope ratio mass spectrometry (GC-IRMS).
  • To improve the efficiency, precision, and accuracy of compound-specific carbon isotope analysis.
  • To reduce maintenance requirements and operational costs of the analytical system.

Main Methods:

  • A novel oxidation reactor system utilizing nickel and platinum wires with a constant oxygen flow controlled by an electronic pressure controller (EPC) was developed.
  • System performance was compared against a commercial reactor and systems with constant pressure oxygen supply.
  • Measurements focused on fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) and n-alkanes.

Main Results:

  • The modified oxidation interface with constant oxygen flow significantly improved analytical precision and accuracy.
  • A consistent reduction in the standard deviation of δ13C values to below 0.3‰ was achieved.
  • The system demonstrated exceptional durability, completing over 5000 injections over 9 months with no maintenance.

Conclusions:

  • The novel reactor system with constant oxygen flow outperforms conventional systems in efficiency, precision, and accuracy.
  • The virtually maintenance-free design significantly enhances analytical efficiency and reduces costs.
  • This methodology is easily adaptable to commercial GC-IRMS systems.