4.2 - Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD)
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Practice Questions
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Define Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD).
💡 Hint: Think about what thermal conductivity means.
What is the purpose of calibration in TCD?
💡 Hint: Why do we need to know the relationship between response and concentration?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What measurement does a TCD primarily rely on?
💡 Hint: Consider what a TCD is named after.
Is TCD considered a selective or non-selective detector?
💡 Hint: Think about its broad detection capabilities.
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Challenge Problems
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In a lab setting, you need to analyze an air sample containing both methane and hydrogen. How would you optimize the use of TCD for accurate readings?
💡 Hint: Think about the importance of calibration and chosen carrier gas.
Compare and contrast the use of TCD and ECD for a seminar on environmental analysis; which would you recommend for a study on chlorinated compounds?
💡 Hint: Focus on the type of compounds studied and detector capabilities.
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