headspace analyzer Articles
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Achieving ppt Levels of environmental volatiles with a new Headspace Sampler
Introduction This study focuses on the Versa Automated Headspace Analyzer and its ability to analyze Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in water at the part per trillion (ppt) level. Read the full article Click ...
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Bath Salt Characterization using the Tekmar HT3 Headspace Analyzer and GC/MS
Abstract With chemists engineering new “designer drugs” everyday, law enforcement and regulatory bodies need testing to quickly and accurately determine the composition of these compounds. This study will present a static headspace method for rapidly determining drug components for use in forensic applications. A Teledyne Tekmar HT3 Headspace Analyzer will be used to examine bath salt ...
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Using the Teledyne Tekmar HT3 Headspace Analyzer to Meet the Requirements of the New Korean Standard Method for Water Pollution, ES04602.1, for Bromoform, Vinyl Chloride and Acrylonitrile
Abstract The Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Korea recently updated the Korean Standard Method for Water Pollution to include seven new harmful substances to the list of compounds subject of wastewater discharge standards from 35 to 42. One of the methods specified in this update for three of the seven new compounds, bromoform, vinyl chloride and acrylonitrile is ES04602.1 utilizing ...
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Headspace Analysis of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s) in Contact Packaging Materials Using the HT3 Automated Headspace Analyzer
Abstract Regulatory agencies such as the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) and the European Union (EU) have published regulations and provided guidance on the use of chemicals in food packaging materials. Teledyne Tekmar provides method parameters for the HT3TM Automated Headspace Analyzer for the determination of volatile compounds that may be contained in food contact packaging ...
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Differences between the 901 and 905 Headspace Oxygen Analyzers
Often we are asked what the difference in functionality is between the Model 901 Headspace Oxygen Analyzer and the Model 905 Benchtop oxygen analyzer. The internal components are the same - we use the same pump, oxygen sensor, and circuitry in both analyzers. The main difference is the enclosure. For applications where portability is not required, such as stationary sampling in a lab ...
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Two Headspace Solutions for the Analysis of Dissolved Gases in Water by Method RSKSOP-175
Abstract Dissolved gas analysis has been performed using a simplified headspace method following US EPA method RSKSOP-175. This method describes the preparation and analysis of dissolved gases in water. Recent developments in natural gas drilling from deep underground shale formations, using techniques such as hydraulic fracturing, have renewed interest in this method to determine dissolved gases ...
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Using the Teledyne Tekmar HT3TM Headspace Analyzer to Meet the Requirements of the Korean Standard Method for Drinking Water, ES05602.3, for 1,4-Dioxane
Abstract The Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Korea recently updated the Korean Standard Method for Drinking Water to include seven new harmful substances to the list of compounds subject of wastewater discharge standards from 35 to 42. One of the methods specified in this update for drinking water is ES05602.3 utilizing static headspace with GC/MS to monitor 1,4-dioxane, one of the ...
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A Comparative Analysis of Fuel Oxygenates in Soil by Dynamic and Static Headspace Utilizing the HT3 Automatic Headspace Analyzer
Abstract This application note presents method development using classical headspace sample preparative techniques for the analysis of fuel oxygenates in a soil matrix. Fuel oxygenate compounds were analyzed using the HT3TM Automated Headspace Analyzer in conjunction with a Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS) system. Normal method validation including calibration, detection limit ...
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Gasoline Range Organics (GRO) by Headspace/GC/FID
Abstract Recent oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico and the Great Barrier Reef have renewed interest in the rapid analysis of crude oil byproducts in aqueous and solid samples including sand and commercial fishing products. One of the crude oil constituents, gasoline range organics (GRO) is currently determined by either EPA Method 8015C1 or Wisconsin’s modified GRO2. A Teledyne Tekmar HT3 ...
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The Use of Systech Illinois` Gaspace Headspace Gas Analysers in the Pre-Packed Meat Industry - Case Study
Our Gaspace headspace gas analyzers play a key role in quality assurance for Tulip International’s Modified Atmosphere Packaging of pre-packed meat. Tulip International's cooked meats division is one of the largest producers of pre-packed bacon in the UK. Some of the output is vacuum packed, but the majority is packed in rigid, modified atmosphere packs (MAP) because the product looks ...
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Methanol in Biodiesel by EN14110 with the HT3 and Versa Automated Headspace Analyzers
Abstract With the rising prices of fossil fuels, more emphasis is being put on renewable resources and green technologies. Alternative fuel sources, such as biodiesel, have become more and more viable. B-100 biodiesel, one of these alternative sources, is manufactured through the transesterification of renewable oils with methanol and must meet quality specifications found in ASTM D6751-121 and ...
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Determining Volatile Organic Compounds from Difficult Soil Matrices Utilizing both Headspace and Purge and Trap Techniques
Abstract Purge and Trap concentration (P&T) along with Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS) analysis is the traditionally used method for the analysis of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). This application note investigates P&T concentration of VOCs in soils utilizing both the standard soil and the automated methanol extraction technique of Teledyne Tekmar’s Atomx, a ...
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Blood Alcohol Determination with Teledyne Tekmar HT3 Automated Static/Dynamic Headspace Analyzer
Introduction Analysis of biological fluids for volatile components by headspace analysis is routinely used by forensic laboratories around the world. One of the more common of these headspace analyses is the determination of blood alcohol in cases involving suspected DUI or OVI. This determination is typically accomplished with an injection of the sample onto two columns, one for quantitation and ...
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Achieving low-level detection of benzene in beverages with an automated headspace vial sampler
Abstract Eight commercially available beverage samples were selected for low-level detection of benzene by static headspace analysis. This study will use the Teledyne Tekmar HT3 Automated Headspace Vial Sampler to analyze parts per trillion (ppt) levels of benzene in beverages. A GC/MS system will be employed in full scan/SIM mode for separation and detection of benzene, as well as other volatile ...
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Headspace gas and oxygen permeation analysis of food packaging designs - Case Study
Food packaging designs tested using Systech Illinois gas analysis equipment At the Loughry Campus, Systech Illinois' headspace gas analyzer and oxygen permeation analyzer are used in the testing of food packaging. Located in Cookstown, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, Loughry Campus offers educational and training programmes in all elements of Food Management. Students have access to a purpose ...
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NH4+ Ionization for Explosives and CWA Detection
Crucial application benefits from fast switching NH4+ ionization The proprietary and IONICON exclusive method of producing NH4+ solely from H2O vapor and N2 in the established hollow cathode ion source, without the need of any ammonia (PCT application submitted) has many advantages. Today we would like to introduce a promising application field where NH4+ is the ideal reagent ion. The ...
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Food packaging designs tested using Systech Illinois gas analysis equipment - case study
At the Loughry Campus, Systech Illinois' headspace gas analyzer and oxygen permeation analyzer are used in the testing of food packaging. Located in Cookstown, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, Loughry Campus offers educational and training programmes in all elements of Food Management. Students have access to a purpose built food technology centre and laboratories where they can develop ...
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Blood Alcohol Determination with the Teledyne Tekmar HT3 and Young Lin YL6500 Gas Chromatograph
Introduction Police and forensic laboratories around the world routinely use headspace-gas chromatography for volatile components in biological fluids. One of the more common headspace analyses is the determination of blood alcohol in cases involving suspected DUI or OVI. The blood alcohol limit for some countries, like Korea and South Africa, is as low as 0.05%. This study evaluates Teledyne ...
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Residual Solvents Testing per ASTM F1884-04 with the Versa and HT3 Automated Headspace Sampler
Introduction Police and forensic laboratories around the world routinely use headspace-gas chromatography for volatile components in biological fluids. One of the more common headspace analyses is the determination of blood alcohol in cases involving suspected DUI or OVI. The blood alcohol limit for some countries, like Korea and South Africa, is as low as 0.05%. This study evaluates Teledyne ...
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Alternative Methods to RSK 175 Using Purge and Trap Concentration and Automated Headspace for the Analysis of Dissolved Gases in Drinking Water
Introduction Police and forensic laboratories around the world routinely use headspace-gas chromatography for volatile components in biological fluids. One of the more common headspace analyses is the determination of blood alcohol in cases involving suspected DUI or OVI. The blood alcohol limit for some countries, like Korea and South Africa, is as low as 0.05%. This study evaluates Teledyne ...
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