Integrated Sample Processing by On-Line Supercritical Fluid Extraction--Gel Permeation Chromatography

David L. Stalling, S. Saim, Kenneth C. Kuo, J. J. Stunkel

Journal of Chromatographic Science · 1992 · 14 citations · 0 references

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Abstract

A new technique for on-line extraction by supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) and cleanup by gel permeation chromatography (GPC) of environmental and biogenic matrices is described. On-line cleanup of SFE extracts enhances the efficiency of sample processing through reduction in sample handling and processing time in comparison to off-line cleanup of SFE extracts. The efficiency of on-line SFE-GPC of select pesticides, and the effects of SFE solvent flow rate and sample size on peak resolution and recovery of components in a standard EPA calibration mixture of corn oil, di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate, methoxychlor, perylene, and sulfur, are demonstrated.