On‐substrate derivatization for detection of highly volatile G‐series chemical warfare agents via paper spray mass spectrometry

Abstract

The analysis of chemical warfare agents (CWAs) from ambient atmosphere presents an analytical challenge due to their ease of degradation and volatility. Herein is described a method for derivatizing CWAs directly onto a paper spray substrate prior to analysis. This derivatization allows for much longer times of analysis without sample degradation and with little to no sample preparation.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Nov 06, 2018
Source ID
10.1002/rcm.8276

Entities

People

  • Daniel O. Carmany
  • Donna E. Hollinshead
  • Elizabeth S Dhummakupt
  • Ethan M. McBride
  • Gabrielle M. Rizzo
  • Michael W. Busch
  • Paul S. Demond
  • Phillip M Mach
  • Trevor Glaros

Organizations

  • Defense Threat Reduction Agency
  • Edgewood Chemical Biological Center

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  • Analytical Chemistry