Validation of 5 Angstrom Molecular Sieve Thermal Desorption Tubes for Passive Sampling of Nitrous Oxide

Abstract

Nitrous oxide (N2O) is used in many areas of medicine, and is the most commonly used inhalational anesthetic in dentistry (5). Current sampling options for nitrous oxide are limited and may not provide the sensitivity necessary to adequately characterize exposures, particularly those of short duration. The purpose of this study was to validate the use of stainless steel thermal desorption (TD) tubes containing 5angstrom () molecular sieve sorbent for passive sampling of N2O during short exposures (30 minutes) of concentrations of up to 400 ppm.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 28, 2019
Accession Number
AD1127824

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  • Graham S. Clark

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  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

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