Journal Published Online: 01 July 1984
Volume 29, Issue 3

Picogram Analyses of Explosive Residues Using the Thermal Energy Analyzer (TEA®)

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

The thermal energy analyzer (TEA®), interfaced to both a gas and a high performance liquid chromatograph, has been shown to be selective to nitro-based explosives at a sensitivity of 4 to 5 pg injected on-column. Analyses of “real world” explosives, post-explosion debris, handswabs, and human plasma are presented. Because of the selectivity of the technique, there was no need for sample cleanup before analysis.

Author Information

Fine, DH
New England Institute for Life Sciences, Waltham, MA
Yu, WC
Analytical Services Laboratory, Thermo Electron Corp., Waltham, MA
Goff, EU
Analytical Services Laboratory, Thermo Electron Corp., Waltham, MA
Bender, EC
FBI Laboratory, Washington, DC
Reutter, DJ
Research Division, Chemical Research and Development Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
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Stock #: JFS11732J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11732J