Journal Published Online: 01 January 2003
Volume 48, Issue 1

Preferential Extraction of Hydrocarbons from Fire Debris Samples by Solid Phase Microextraction

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Headspace analysis by extraction/GC-MS is a common method of detecting volatile hydrocarbon accelerants in fire debris samples. Solid-phase microextraction was tested to determine if there is selective extraction of chemically distinct compounds. It was found that both the polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and Carboxen/PDMS solid phase microextraction fibers show preferential extraction of aliphatic or aromatic compounds from the headspace depending on fiber type and temperature. The Carboxen/PDMS fiber type showed particular (although not exclusive) selectivity for extraction of aromatic hydrocarbons. Other experimental considerations of SPME are noted.

Author Information

Lloyd, JA
Department of Chemistry, Wooster, OH
Edmiston, PL
Department of Chemistry, Wooster, OH
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Stock #: JFS2002223
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2002223