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Direct Measurement of Trace Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Diesel Fuel with 1H and 13C NMR Spectroscopy: Effect of PAH Content on Fuel Lubricity

June 17, 2015
Author(s)
Peter Y. Hsieh, Jason A. Widegren, Andrew Slifka, Andrew J. Hagen, Ronald A. Rorrer
Surface-active trace compounds present in diesel fuels protect pumps and injectors against premature wear through boundary lubrication. Due to the vast number of hydrocarbon compounds found in petroleum distillate fuels, it is difficult to measure the

Analysis of Several High-Resolution Bands of Spiropentane, C5H8

June 15, 2015
Author(s)
Alfons Weber, A. Maki, J. E. Price, Jared Harzan, J. W. Nibler, T. Masiello, T Blake
The high resolution absorption spectrum of spiropentane (C5H8) from 200 cm-1 to 4000 cm−1 has been measured and a detailed analysis is presented for eight bands in the region from 700 cm−1 to 2200 cm−1. Two fundamental perpendicular bands were analyzed

COMMON SPURIOUS SIGNALS OBSERVED IN MASS SPECTROMETERS

June 1, 2015
Author(s)
Thomas J. Bruno, Paris D. Svoronos-Cambanas
The following table provides guidance in the recognition and interpretation of spurious signals (m/z peaks) that will sometimes be observed in mass spectra, especially mass spectra obtained from gas chromatography mass spectrometry systems (GC-MS) [1,2]

SOLID PHASE MICROEXTRACTION SORBENTS

June 1, 2015
Author(s)
Thomas J. Bruno, Paris D. Svoronos Cambanas
While trapping sorbents have been used for many years in headspace analysis (most commonly with gas chromatography), the modern techniques of solid phase microanalysis (SPME) are particularly applicable to survey analyses [1]. In the following tables, we

STATIONARY PHASES FOR POROUS LAYER OPEN TUBULAR COLUMNS

June 1, 2015
Author(s)
Thomas J. Bruno, Paris D. Svoronos Cambanas
The practical application of solid adsorbents in capillary chromatography typically makes use of porous layer open tubular (PLOT) columns. Early capillary PLOT columns suffered from detector spiking due to particulates becoming dislodged and entering the

Raman and Infrared spectra of the ?1 band of oxirane

May 14, 2015
Author(s)
Walter J. Lafferty, Jean-Marie Flaud, F. K. Kwabia Tchana
Fourier transform spectra of oxirane (ethylene oxide, c-C2H4O) have been recorded in the 3.17 μm - 3.5 μm region with a resolution of 0.005 cm-1. In addition, a Raman spectrum covering the same spectral region was recorded at a resolution of 0.44 cm-1

Thermal Analysis of Nanoparticles: Methods, Kinetics and Recent Advances

May 4, 2015
Author(s)
Elisabeth Mansfield
This chapter will provide an overview of the thermal techniques available to study nanoparticles, including thermogravimetric analysis, calorimetry and differential scanning calorimetry. The use of thermoanalysis for the measurement of nanoparticle purity

Chemically-Sensitive Bioimaging with Coherent Raman Scattering

April 29, 2015
Author(s)
Charles H. Camp, Marcus T. Cicerone
Raman scattering provides an intrinsic fingerprint of chemical composition. Spontaneous Raman spectroscopy has been used for many decades to interrogate biological materials and systems, but is not widely used for imaging due to relatively slow signal

Electron Spin Resonance Scanning Probe Spectroscopy for Ultra-Sensitive Biochemical Studies

April 22, 2015
Author(s)
Jason P. Campbell, Jason T. Ryan, Pragya R. Shrestha, Zhanglong Liu, Canute I. Vaz, Jihong Kim, Vasileia Georgiou, Kin P. Cheung
Electron spin resonance (ESR) spectroscopy’s affinity for detecting paramagnetic free radicals, or spins, has been increasingly employed to examine a large variety of biochemical interactions. Such paramagnetic species are broadly found in nature and can

Perfluorinated Alkyl Acids in Wildlife

April 21, 2015
Author(s)
Jessica L. Reiner, Benjamin J. Place
The first measurements of perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) in wildlife from the aqueous and terrestrial environment showed their ubiquitous presence. Since the initial studies in 2001 their presence, distribution, and fate in the environment has broadly

Direct correlation of charge transfer absorption with molecular donor:acceptor interfacial area via photothermal deflection spectroscopy

April 9, 2015
Author(s)
Lee J. Richter, Dean M. DeLongchamp, Natalie Stingelin, Alberto Salleo, Martin Heeney, Aram Amassian, John deMello, James Bannock, Fiona H. Scholes, Scott Watkins, Zhuping Fei, Koen Vandewal
ABSTRACT: Here, we show that the Charge Transfer (CT) absorption signal in bulk (BHJ) solar cell blends, measured by photothermal deflection spectroscopy (PDS), is directly proportional to the density of molecular donor/acceptor interfaces. Since the

Elemental characterization of Single-Wall Carbon Nanotube (SWCNT-1) reference material by neutron and prompt gamma activation analysis

April 7, 2015
Author(s)
Rick L. Paul, Rabia Oflaz, Jan Kucera, J W Bennett, E. A. De Nadai Fernandes, M. Kubesova, M. A. Bacchi, A. J. Stopic, R. E. Sturgeon, P. Grinberg
Instrumental neutron activation analysis with both relative and k0 standardization was used in four experienced laboratories to determine element mass fractions in single-wall carbon nanotube certified reference material (CRM) SWCNT-1. Results obtained

Development of Urine Standard Reference Materials for Metabolites of Organic Chemicals Including Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Phthalates, Phenols, Parabens, and Volatile Organic Compounds

April 1, 2015
Author(s)
Michele M. Schantz, Bruce A. Benner Jr., Nathanael A. Heckert, Lane C. Sander, Katherine E. Sharpless, Stacy S. Schuur, Stephen A. Wise
Two new Standard Reference Materials (SRMs), SRM 3672 Organic Contaminants in Smokers’ Urine (Frozen) and SRM 3673 Organic Contaminants in Non-Smokers’ Urine (Frozen), have been developed in support of studies for assessment of human exposure to select

NGD Cold Neutron Prompt Gamma-ray Activation Analysis Spectrometer at NIST

April 1, 2015
Author(s)
Rick L. Paul, Dagistan NMN Sahin, Jeremy C. Cook, Christoph W. Brocker, Richard M. Lindstrom, Donna J. O'Kelly
A new instrument for cold neutron prompt gamma-ray activation analysis (CNPGAA) has been designed and constructed as part of the recent expansion of the cold neutron guide hall at the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR). Located on neutron guide NGD

"Weighing" a Gas With Microwave and Acoustic Resonances

March 24, 2015
Author(s)
Keith A. Gillis, James B. Mehl, James W. Schmidt, Michael R. Moldover
With calibrations of large flow meters in mind, we established the feasibility of determining the mass Mof argon gas contained within a 0.3 m 3 commercially manufactured pressure vessel ("tank") with a relative uncertainty of u r(M) = 0.0015 at 0.6 MPa by
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