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5. Introduction - part B

The chapter emphasizes the methodologies involved in the analysis of environmental samples, focusing on surrogate compounds and their significance in extraction and recovery calculations. It details the processes of using hexane for sample extraction, concentrating the extracted compounds, and the importance of calibration in analytical instrumentation. Practical considerations such as extraction efficiency, matrix interference, detection limits, and dilution are also discussed to ensure accurate and reliable analytical results.

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Sections

  • 1

    Environmental Quality: Monitoring And Analysis

    This section covers the principles and techniques involved in monitoring and analyzing environmental quality, focusing on surrogate analysis and recovery calculations.

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  • 2

    Introduction

    This section introduces concepts in environmental quality monitoring related to surrogate analysis in chemical engineering.

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  • 3

    Use Of Surrogates In Analysis

    This section discusses the concept and application of surrogates in analytical chemistry, emphasizing their role in measuring the recovery of analytes during environmental sample analysis.

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  • 3.1

    Definition Of Surrogate

    This section defines a surrogate in the context of environmental quality analysis, detailing its importance in the recovery calculation of analytes.

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  • 3.2

    Calculating Recovery

    This section discusses the calculation of the recovery of an analyte using a surrogate compound in environmental analysis, detailing the procedural steps and underlying principles.

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  • 3.3

    Extraction Procedure

    This section outlines the extraction process utilized in environmental quality monitoring to analyze a sample using surrogate compounds, emphasizing recovery and calibration methods.

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  • 4

    Concentration Steps

    This section discusses the process of concentrating chemical samples in environmental analysis, including the use of surrogates and methods of extraction.

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  • 4.1

    Importance Of Concentration

    The Importance of Concentration highlights the critical role concentration plays in environmental analysis, particularly in improving detection limits of analytes during instrumental measurements.

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  • 4.2

    Calibration For Quantification

    This section explains the calibration process in quantifying analytes using surrogate compounds, focusing on recovery calculations and the role of extraction methods.

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  • 4.2.1

    Calibration Response

    This section discusses the calibration response method used to analyze the concentration of an analyte in a solution by comparing it with a surrogate's response.

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  • 4.2.2

    Calculating Analyte Concentration

    This section focuses on the procedures for calculating the concentration of analytes using surrogate compounds and understanding recovery efficiency in environmental sample analysis.

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  • 5

    Recovery Analysis

    This section explains the principles of recovery analysis in environmental quality monitoring, focusing on the use of surrogates to assess analyte recovery during chemical analysis.

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  • 5.1

    Analyte Recovery

    This section focuses on the concept of analyte recovery in environmental quality monitoring, particularly through surrogate analysis.

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  • 5.2

    Comparison With Added Surrogate

    This section discusses the use of surrogate compounds in analytical chemistry to enhance the recovery efficiency of the target analyte during environmental quality assessments.

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  • 5.3

    Handling Errors In Recovery

    This section discusses the process of sampling, analysis, and recovery of chemical analytes using surrogate compounds, focusing on the importance of accurate extraction and measurement.

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  • 6

    Sample Analysis Techniques

    This section outlines essential techniques for analyzing sample quality, particularly focusing on surrogate recovery methods and concentration calculations.

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  • 6.1

    Extraction From Solids

    This section covers the process of extracting analytes from solid samples, focusing on methodologies involving surrogates and various extraction techniques.

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  • 6.2

    Matrix Interference

    This section discusses the concept of matrix interference in environmental analysis, emphasizing the role of surrogates and extraction processes.

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  • 6.3

    Standard Methods Of Analysis

    This section discusses standard methods for analyzing environmental samples, focusing on surrogate compounds and the extraction process to determine analyte concentrations.

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  • 7

    Measurement Of Total Suspended Solids (Tss)

    This section discusses the measurement of Total Suspended Solids (TSS) through the use of surrogates, extraction procedures, and calibration in environmental analysis.

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  • 7.1

    Minimum Sample Volume Calculation

    This section discusses the methodologies for calculating minimum sample volumes required for accurate analytical measurements in environmental quality assessment.

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  • 7.2

    Dilution Considerations

    This section discusses the process of dilution in environmental analysis and the importance of surrogate compounds in measuring analyte recovery rates.

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  • 8

    Quality Assurance In Analytical Techniques

    This section discusses the role of quality assurance in analytical techniques, specifically addressing surrogate analysis and recovery calculations in environmental monitoring.

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  • 9

    Examination Instructions

    This section discusses examination instructions, emphasizing the importance of understanding sample preparation and recovery methodology in quantitative environmental analysis.

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  • 9.1

    Exam Format

    This section details the procedure for analyzing environmental samples using surrogates to monitor recoveries in chemical analysis.

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  • 9.2

    Material Specifications

    This section discusses surrogate compounds in environmental analysis, their use in measuring analyte concentrations, and the significance of extraction efficiency.

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References

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What we have learnt

  • Surrogate compounds serve a...
  • Extraction and concentratio...
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