Evaluation of solid adsorbents for organochlorine pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyis analysis in the marine atmosphere

Authors

  • R.C. Montone Universidade de São Paulo; Instituto Oceanográfico
  • R.R. Weber Universidade de São Paulo; Instituto Oceanográfico

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S1679-87591991000100006

Keywords:

Organochlorinated pesticides, Adsorption, PCB, Air pollution, Air sampling, Air-sea interaction

Abstract

A sampling system was developed to be used in coastal areas and on board of océanographie vessels for the determination of chlorinated pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) in the atmosphere. The basis of the system is the pre-concentration step on solid adsorbents. Florisil, XAD-2 resin and polyurethane foam (PUF) were tested. The sampling efficiency presented variations between 16-118% (florisil), 41131% (XAD-2) and 66-122% (PUF) depending on the organochlorine compound.

Published

1991-01-01

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Section

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