Analytical Chemistry

A versatile analytical tool used for the identification of components in complex organic mixtures such as the analysis of coal and oil sands fluids, or trace level pesticides.

The Unit is equipped with a high-resolution mass spectrometer, with an electrospray interface, 5 low resolution GC/MS's, and two GC/ion traps. Some of the capabilities are as follows:

• Non-routine target and characterizations using conventional Electron Impact (EI) and chemical Ionization (CI)
• Thermal Desorption/Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy (TD/GC/MS)
• Solids samples thermally extracted or pyrolyzed
• Saturates and aromatic fractions in gasoline and diesel fuel analyzed by chemical ionization (CI)
• Volatile and extractable priority pollutants analysis to parts per trillion range in water and solids
• Sample collection and analysis of low level volatile organic compounds (VOC) in air
• Pesticide analysis
• GC/MS/MS analytical techniques for ultra-trace level determinations

A major analytical tool used for the separation and rapid detection of components in organic mixtures. Analyses include biological, environmental, industrial and pharmaceutical applications.

The Unit has four HPLC's with autosamplers and fraction collection capabilities. Quantitative/Qualitative analysis is performed by UV absorption, fluorescence, refractive index and electrochemical detectors.

• Pesticide analysis
• Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons
• Other compounds not amenable to GC analysis

Seven GC units equipped various detectors are utilized for the following analyses.

• Hydrocarbons from methane to C₁₀₀
• Pesticides
• Polychlorinated biphenyls
• Profiling of extracts related to the oil and gas industry, or the pulp and paper industry
• Sample collection and analysis of low level total reduced sulphur compounds (TRS) in air

Supercritical Fluid Chromatography (SFC)

• Capillary and Packed Column Applications
• Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Gasoline, Jet and Diesel Fuel
• ASTM D 5186-91: Determination of Aromatic Content of Diesel Fuels by SFC
• C**/CGSB-3.0 No. 15.0-93: Determination of Aromatic Hydrocarbons by their Ring Number in Petroleum Middle Distillates by SFC

Infrared (FTIR)

A major tool for identifying materials, determining the composition of mixtures, monitoring the course and extent of reactions and obtaining information about the molecular structure of compounds and materials. Advances in computerized Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) coupled with a wide variety of sampling accessories available, such as microscope, attenuated total reflectance, diffuse reflectance, and aqueous circle cell, have increased the usefulness of infrared for handling both routine and non-routine analytical problems.

• Polymer and rubber analysis
• New/Used oil in fuels
• Oil, Grease and Hydrocarbons

Gel permeation Chromatography

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Please Contact:

• R.D. Smillie, Business Unit Manager, Phone: (403) 632-8433, E-mail: [email protected]

• Grant Prill, Laboratory Supervisor(Organics), Phone: (403) 632-8455, E-mail: [email protected]

• Cheryl Goulet, Phone: (403) 450-5427 .. [email protected] .......HPLC, FTIR, SFC, GC, GC/MS, IR, CC

• Marv Rawluk, Phone: (403) 450-5428 .. [email protected] .......GC/MS, SFC/MS

• Our Facsimile: (403) 632-8620 or (403) 450-5477

Special analysis or services can be provided upon request. Please call for further details.

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Address:

Alberta Research Council
Analytical Chemistry
Highway 16A, 75 Street
P.O. Bag 4000
Vegreville, Alberta
T9C 1T4, Canada
or:
250 Karl Clark Road
Edmonton, Alberta
T6N 1E4, Canada

Mail to Xinbang Feng: [email protected]

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