Non-radiological Carbon Analysis Using Oceanography International Analytical 1030 Watt InstrumentCX(s) Applied: B3.6Date: 12/15/2010Location(s): Aiken, South CarolinaOffice(s): Savannah River Operations Office
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December 15, 2010
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CX(s) Applied: B3.6
Date: 12/15/2010
Location(s): Aiken, South Carolina
Office(s): Savannah River Operations Office
Wet oxidation carbon analysis uses low heat and sodium persulfate solution to determine total organic carbon concentrations in aqueous samples. The instrument is an Oceanography International Analytical Corporation 1030 with sample changer. Analyses will be done in a clean laboratory. The instrument also determines total inorganic carbon concentration using phosphoric acid solution. The chemistry of both methods involves the generation of carbon dioxide gas captured by non-dispersive infrared detection. The method uses nitrogen gas, an inert carrier and sparging gas.