Automated PCB Analysis, Quantitation and Reporting

Abstract

Sample analysis from a variety of matrices was performed using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). Average relative response factors were calculated for each polychlorinated biphenyl homologue (tri-to deca-chlorobiphenyl) using in-house calibration standard solutions. Sample quantitation using RRFs provided homologue specific results. A series of software macros were used to automate the interpretation of spectral data and the selection of possible PCB congener peaks.

Key Words:

• PCB's
• relative response factors
• quantitation
• GC-MS analysis