Methanol Extraction of High Level Soil Samples by USEPA Method 8260C

In order to determine the concentration of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in soil and waste samples the USEPA developed Method 8260C in conjunction with preparative Method 5035. USEPA Method 5035 describes the process for which solids such as soils, are prepared using purge and trap technology This includes the handling of soils which exceed normal VOC concentration levels (>200ug/kg). For this study a working linear calibration curve and Method Detection Limits (MDLs) for high level soil samples will be analyzed by Teledyne Tekmar's Atomx, an automated VOC sample prep system. The Atomx will utilize an automated methanol extraction process, followed by purge and trap concentrator in conjunction with a gas chromatography mass spectrometer (GC/MS) to determine the concentration of VOCs in high level samples.

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