Evaluation of Second Derivative Spectroscopy for Monitoring Toxic Air Pollutants.

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to determine the feasibility of using second derivative absorption spectroscopy to analyze toxic gases and vapors associated with rocket propellants used by the Air Force. The theory of second derivative spectroscopy is discussed, and characteristics and procedures of the instrument and apparatus are described. Analysis and spectrum signatures are reported for acetone, ammonia, aniline, benzaldehyde, benzene, carbon monoxide, chlorine, chlorine trifluoride, diborane, mono-, di-, and trimethylamine, fluorine, formaldehyde, hydrazine and methyl hydrazines, nitric oxide, nitrogen dioxide, oxygen, ozone, pyridine, sulfur dioxide, toluene, and xylene.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA000949

Entities

People

  • Charles S. Palm
  • David T. Williams

Organizations

  • University of Florida

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Pollutants
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Gases
  • Hydrazines
  • Methyl Hydrazines
  • Monitoring
  • Nitrogen Oxides
  • Rocket Propellants
  • Spectroscopy
  • Spectrum Signatures

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.
  • Organic Chemistry