4 - Gas Chromatography Detectors
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Practice Questions
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What does FID measure?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when hydrocarbons burn.
What does TCD detect?
💡 Hint: Think about how it compares to the carrier gas.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the FID detect?
💡 Hint: Think about what type of compounds FID is sensitive to.
True or False: The TCD can detect halogen compounds with high sensitivity.
💡 Hint: Consider what the primary purpose of TCD is.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a sample containing hydrocarbons and halogenated compounds. Which detector(s) would you choose for optimal analysis and why?
💡 Hint: Evaluate the strengths of each detector in relation to the compounds.
A lab technician needs to identify unknown contaminants in an air sample. Which detector offers the best combination of sensitivity and specificity?
💡 Hint: Consider the capabilities of each detector.
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