Gas Chromatographic Retention Data,
Abstract
Gas chromatography (GC) is one of the more useful instrumental methods of analysis in biochemical research for toxicology and pollution studies. This paper discusses an approach to the solution of the problem of reproducibility of retention data. The main purpose is to present a method of reporting gas chromatographic data that is reproducible, meaningful and relatively easy to generate. In addition, two questions will be discussed: (1) What is retention data and (2) What value does it have for the toxicologist. The application of the Kovats Retention Index System to toxicology is discussed. The system relies on the basic approach of analytical chemistry of bracketing an unknown with two standards. The Kovats system has the advantage that it can describe on its scale any compound that can be chromatographed. This general index system recommends itself for use in the expression of retention data in toxicological studies.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0727523
Entities
People
- Anthony A. Thomas
- Sheldon A. London
- William H. Toliver Sr.
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory