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High Performance Mass Spectrometry of Persistent Organic Pollutants: What Else Is In My Dioxin Sample?

LECO Corp.
16 May 2013

Dioxin analysis in a regulated fashion requires conformity to the specifications of EPA Method 1613b. In this note, samples destined for analysis for dioxin content are analyzed in a comprehensive fashion using high resolution GC/MS. The objective is to uncover what other Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) are present.

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Environmental Monitoring and TestingEnvironmental monitoring and testing uses handheld portable analyzers, kits, spectrometers or chromatography systems for air, water, soil, food and other sample testing. Useful features of analyzers such as BOD and COD include portability, easy calibration, automation and sensitivity.  Environmental test kits for pH, water, moisture, etc, should be accurate, sensitive, reliable, fast and easy to use.GC-MS GC-MS (gas chromatography-mass spectrometry) instruments and equipment are used to separate, quantify and identify mixtures of small and volatile compounds, such as polycyclic aromatics, fatty acids and alcohols. Often used in drug detection, forensic investigation and environmental analysis for pesticides and contaminants, GC-MS is a powerful addition to your lab’s analytical capabilities. GC-MS/MS instruments equipped with a qTOF or triple quadrupole analyzers can give greater sensitivity and resolution to your analysis. Find the best GC-MS instruments and equipment in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.DioxinsDioxins are a group of persistent environmental pollutants (POPs) that comprise of chlorinated organic chemicals. These airborne particles can deposit on plants or in water, and animals can accumulate these highly toxic molecules in their fat.Polyaromatic HydrocarbonsPersistent Organic PollutantsEPA MethodsEPA methods are procedures approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for monitoring and analyzing environmental pollutants, including air, water, and soil samples. These methods are critical in ensuring public health and environmental safety. Explore EPA methods and tools in our peer-reviewed product directory; compare products, check reviews, and get pricing directly from manufacturers.

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