As part of the diploma thesis optimization and validation of an analytical method for the determination of 7 anions in ambient particulate matter using ion chromatography with conductometric detection was carried out for the project Impacts of PM Pollution on Cultural Heritage.
Optimization was performed with prepared standard solutions and a real sample. It was partially validated through the determination of a working range, linearity and limit of detection (LOD) of 7 anions – fluoride, chloride, nitrite, nitrate, sulfate, oxalate and phosphate.
The extraction method for real samples of PM captured on a quartz filter was also developed. Ultimately it was proved as very simple, fast and efficient.
Analysis of real PM2.5 samples was also performed. The method allowed to successfully qualitatively determine and quantify chloride, nitrate, sulphate and oxalate ions. Fluoride, nitrite and phosphate ions were not detected due to concentrations below the LOD or their absence in the samples.
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