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Analysis of picric acid in water by high-performance liquid chromatography

January 1, 1979

Methods for the determination of picric acid (2,4,6, trinitrophenol) in water employing high-performance liquid chromatography are presented. Ion-pair chromatography under an isocratic condition is performed on a reverse-phase column. Picric acid can be determined directly in water at a lower detection limit of 10 micrograms per liter. By use of an extraction procedure, detection down to 0.1 microgram per liter can be realized.

Publication Year 1979
Title Analysis of picric acid in water by high-performance liquid chromatography
DOI 10.3133/ofr79207
Authors D. F. Goerlitz
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Open-File Report
Series Number 79-207
Index ID ofr79207
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse