Analysis of Nitroglycerine in Soils and on Mortar Fins Using GC-TID

Abstract

A method of analysis for nitroglycerine (NG) in soil and on the surfaces of mortar fins (a common range scrap material) was developed using a field-portable gas chromatograph system. The method combines quick and simple sample preparation procedures with a rapid gas chromatographic (GC) analysis using a thermionic ionization detector (TID) that is selective for compounds containing nitro (NO2) functional groups. Very good agreement was observed among NG values established for splits of sample extracts by GC-TID and two accepted methods of analysis (high-performance liquid chromatography and GC electron capture). The method detection limit (MDL) for NG in soil established by GC-TID analysis was 0.1 mg/kg.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA399520

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  • Alan D. Hewitt

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  • Engineer Research and Development Center

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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Chemistry
  • Chromatographs
  • Chromatography
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Electron Capture
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Protection
  • Explosives
  • High Explosives
  • Liquid Chromatography
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
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  • Test Methods

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  • Agricultural Chemistry/Soil Science
  • Analytical Chemistry

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  • Microelectronics