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Two parameters, the redistribution index (Uts) and the reduced partitioning parameter (IR), are used to describe the redistribution processes of trace elements in contaminated arid soils (Figs. 6.5-6.6) (Han et al., 2003a). The redistribution index depicts the removal or attainment of element-contaminated soils from or to the fractional distribution pattern characteristic of non-amended soils. However, the reduced partitioning parameter quantifies the relative binding intensity of trace elements in soils. 

Hydrochloric acid is a colorless to yellowish liquid (the yellow coloration may be due to traces of iron, chlorine or organics contaminants) fumes in air refractive index of 1.0 N solution 1.3417 density of commercial concentrated acid (37.8 g/lOOg solution) 1.19 g/mL, and constant boiling solution (20.22 g/lOOg solution) 1.096 g/mL at 25°C forms a constant boiling azeotrope with water at HCl concentration 20.22% the azeotrope boils at 108.6°C several metal chlorides can be salted out of their aqueous solutions by addition of HCl the addition of CaCL can break the azeotrope the pH of the acid at 1.0, 0.1 and 0.01 N concentrations are 0.10, 1.1, and 2.02, respectively a 10.0 M solution ionizes to 92.6% at 18°C. 

Very often baseline problems are related to detector problems. Many detectors are available for HPLC systems. The most common are fixed and variable wavelength ultraviolet spectrophotometers, refractive index, and conductivity detectors. Electrochemical and fluorescence detectors are less frequently used, as they are more selective. Detector problems fall into two categories electrical and mechanical/optical. The instrument manufacturer should correct electrical problems. Mechanical or optical problems can usually be traced to the flow cell however, improvements in detector cell technology have made them more durable and easier to use. Detector-related problems include leaks, air bubbles, and cell contamination. These usually produce spikes or baseline noise on the chromatograms or decreased sensitivity. Some cells, especially those used in refractive index detectors, are sensitive to flow and pressure variations. Flow rates or backpressures that exceed the manufacturer s recommendation will break the cell window. Old or defective source lamps, as well as incorrect detector rise time, gain, or attenuation settings will reduce sensitivity and peak height. Faulty or reversed cable connections can also be the source of problems. 

There are different spectrophotometric techniques for analysis of contaminants in biofuels. Simultaneous detection of the absorption spectrum and refractive index ratio with a spectrophotometer for monitoring contaminants in bioethanol has been carried out by Kontturi et al., 2011. Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry and optical emission spectral analysis with inductively coupled plasma (ICP-OES) have also been used to analyze biodiesel samples for trace metals (ASTM, 2007 ECS, 2006). An ICP-MS instrument fitted with an octopole reaction system (ORS) was used to directly measure the inorganic contents of several biofuel materials. Following sample prepwation by simple... 

Record the weight of product and calculate the percent yield. Determine the boiling point and refractive index (optional) of your material and compare your results with those reported in the literature for octane. Obtain an IR spectrum. Compare your results with those reported in the literature Aldrich Library ofIR Spectra and/or SciFinder Scholar). Also, compare your IR spectrum to that of the 1-octene starting material. Can you establish from the above data if your sample is contaminated by traces of the pentane extraction solvent If not, how would you go about determining the presence of this potential impurity ... 

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