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The method of analysis for the final determination of the seven CB congeners used by each of the participating laboratories was based on capillary gas chromatography with electron capture detection. In addition, mass spectrometry was used for compound identification and confirmation, but not for quantification. Each laboratory used their own proven procedures for the sample preparation, clean-up, method of injection, choice of carrier gas and chromatographic condition. The fish oils were dissolved in an appropriate solvent and analysed without any preliminary extraction from the matrix. 

Each laboratory used its own optimised procedure for the sample preparation, clean-up, method of injection, calibration and gas chromatographic conditions [33]. Calibrants were obtained as pure crystalline certified materials from BCR [32] in addition, CBs 105, 128, 149, 156, 163 and 170 were obtained from BCR after characterisation in an independent laboratory of the identity of the compound by elemental analysis, NMR and melting point determination, and of the purity of the crystalline materials by GC-MS, GC-ECD [32] these pure compounds were used to prepare calibration solutions for these congeners. Each laboratory prepared separate calibration solutions in iso-octane of the appropriate concentration to calibrate the detector within the approximately linear range. Calibration procedures used by the participants are described in details in the certification report [32]. 

Each laboratory used its own procedures for the sample preparation, clean-up, method of injection, choice of carrier gas, capillary columns and other chromatographic conditions. Each participant received two calibrant solutions prepared independently and gravimetrically with PCDD and PCDF of verified purity and identify [20] in addition, the participants received six - C labelled isomers in solution to be used as internal standards for determining the response factors and the recovery efficiency of the methods, as well as for calibration purposes [19],... 

Only a limited amount of work on high materials has been performed in the UHV environment. However, a few references to UHV design are included [6.44-6.51]. A few commercial instruments are available either as a complete system (JEOL, for example) or as an add-on to a custom UHV chamber containing other characterization techniques and/or in situ sample preparation (cleaning, annealing, cleaving, pealing) or film deposition capabilities. 

Sample preparation cleaning, washing, drying, homogenization, subsampling, aliquotation. 

Markert, B., 1995c. Sample preparation (cleaning, drying, homogenization) for trace element analysis in plant matrices. Sci. Total Environ. 176, 45-61. 

The minimum amount of analyte that can be analyzed within specified statistical limits of precision and accuracy, including sample preparation. The lower detection limit ( LOD, LLOD) when applying the complete method from sample preparation, clean-up and analysis. 

Official procedures also recommend the utilization of Soxhlet extraction in PAHs air monitoring, in the methods ISO 11338-2 (2003) Stationary source emissions — determination of gas and particle-phase PAHs—Part 2 sample preparation, clean-up, and determination and ISO 12884 (2000) Ambient air— Determination of total (gas and particle phase) PAHs—Collection on sorbent-backed filters with gas chromatographic-mass spectrometric analyses . The ASTM D 6209-98 (2004) Standard test method for determination of gaseous and particulate PAHs in ambient air also recommends Soxhlet extraction. It is also recommended by EPA TO-13A (toxic compounds in ambient air). Protection from light is always recommended during Soxhlet extraction performance, to avoid photo-degradation of PAHs. 

Extract-Clean SPE Sample Preparation Guide Volume I, Bulletin No. 83, Alltech Associates, Inc. 

Preparation of soil—sediment of water samples for herbicide analysis generally has consisted of solvent extraction of the sample, followed by cleanup of the extract through Uquid—Uquid or column chromatography, and finally, concentration through evaporation (285). This complex but necessary series of procedures is time-consuming and is responsible for the high cost of herbicide analyses. The advent of soUd-phase extraction techniques in which the sample is simultaneously cleaned up and concentrated has condensed these steps and thus gready simplified sample preparation (286). 

On-line coupled LC-GC methods have been developed in food analysis for several reasons, i.e. lower detection limits can be reached, the clean-up is more efficient, and large numbers of samples can be analysed with a minimum of manual sample preparation in shorter times. 

Test method for sandwich corrosion test Recommended practice for preparing, cleaning, and evaluating corrosion test specimens Practice for aqueous corrosion testing of samples of zirconium and zirconium alloys Test method for corrosion testing of products of zirconium, hafnium and their alloys in water at 633 K or in steam at 673 K [metric] Recommended practice for conventions applicable to electrochemical measurements in corrosion testing... 

P-Endosulfan has also been measured in hand rinsings using GC/ECD (Kazen et al. 1974). Sample preparation involves hand rinses with hexane followed by concentration, fractionation, and clean-up with Florisil . Sensitivity, recovery, and precision data were not reported. 

Fig. 2 Infrared spectra taken after metal deposition and exposure to increasing amounts of CO at a constant temperature a 0.02 ML Rh, 60 K b 0.013 ML Pd, 60 K c 0.2ML V, 90 K. CO bands present on nominally clean surfaces are due to CO adsorption from the background during sample preparation...

Even inside the controlled conditions of a research laboratory, analyzing clean and standardized test samples PCR procedures requires careful quality control, taking into consideration differences in sample preparation, variation in pipetting, differences in reaction tube thickness, poor calibration or instability of the thermal cycler, and reagent quality. 

Sample preparation for AFM analysis is relatively simple. Generally, a desired amount of sample is absorbed onto a smooth and clean substrate surface, for example, a freshly cleaved mica surface. For example, to prepare a food macromolecule sample for AFM imaging in air, the diluted macromolecule solution is disrupted by vortexing. Then, a small aliquot (tens of microliters) of vortexed solution is deposited onto a surface of freshly cleaved mica sheet by pipette. The mica surface is air dried before the AFM scan. A clean surrounding is required to avoid the interference of dust in the air. Molecular combing or fluid fixation may be applied to manipulate the molecule to get more information. 

The role of extraction in sample preparation consists in analyte concentration, clean-up and change of physical form. Extraction procedures, though time-consuming, have these advantages ... 

Principles and Characteristics Solid-phase extraction (SPE) is a very popular sample preparation and clean-up technique. In SPE solutes are extracted from a liquid (or gaseous) phase into a solid phase. Substances that have been extracted by the solid particles can be removed by washing with an appropriate liquid eluent. Usually, the volume of solvent needed for complete elution of the analytes is much smaller (typically < 1 mL) than the original sample volume. A concentration of the analytes is thus achieved. 

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