New Sample Processor for GC-MS Analysis of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in Water and Soil Matrices

Poster Presentation

Prepared by S. Hazard
OI Analytical, 151 Graham Road, College Station, TX, 77845, United States


Contact Information: [email protected]; 979-204-4001


ABSTRACT

Environmental laboratories performing GC-MS analysis of VOCs in drinking water, wastewater, groundwater, soil and sediment samples require a versatile and reliable automation platform to transfer samples to purge-and-trap GC-MS systems. Sample requirements cited in U.S. EPA methods directly affect the design and performance characteristics of VOC analysis autosampler workstations.

This poster will present information on a new water / soil sample processor that meets the operational needs of environmental testing laboratories and fulfills U.S. EPA hardware and quality control requirements. Design and performance characteristics of this new sample processor will be presented along with representative data obtained on water and soil samples using USEPA-approved methods.