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# Headspace analysis uses a partially filled container with the sample of interest
 
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# Sample is allowed to equilibrate in the sealed container
 
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# Volatile compounds diffuse to the surrounding atmosphere also known as headspace
 
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# Portion of the headspace is transported to the injection port of the gas chromatograph where the mixture can be separated for qualitative and/ or quantitative results
 
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Headspace
Headspace

Basic Principles of Headspace Analysis

A headspace sample is normally prepared in a vial containing the sample, the dilution solvent, a matrix modifier and the headspace. Volatile components from complex sample mixtures can be extracted from non-volatile sample components and isolated in the headspace or gas portion of a sample vial. A sample of the gas in the headspace is injected into a GC system for separation of all of the volatile components.

Phases of the Headspace Vial

G = the gas phase (headspace) The gas phase is commonly referred to as the headspace and lies above the condensed sample phase.

S = the sample phase The sample phase contains the compound(s) of interest. It is usually in the form of a liquid or solid in combination with a dilution solvent or a matrix modifier.

Once the sample phase is introduced into the vial and the vial is sealed, volatile components diffuse into the gas phase until the headspace has reached a state of equilibrium as depicted by the arrows. The sample is then taken from the headspace.


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Pages in category "Headspace"

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