Presentation Profile
Use of Thermo Scientific Trace GC for ASTM D2887B Accelerated Procedure with Alternative Carrier Gases
Currently Scheduled: 10/11/2022 - 8:30 AM - 8:50 AM
Room: Floral Hall A2
Main Author
James Pachlhofer - Thermo Fisher Scientific
Abstract:
The world is experiencing yet another helium supply crisis. ASTM International recognized this fact several years ago and requires that analytical methods up for renewal be tested using alternative gases by their ILS process so the alternative gases may be to be certified for use with the method. D2887B is the accelerated procedure method for this important simulated distillation method. This accelerated procedure has been utilized for several years using helium carrier gas. Recently, an ILS was performed to certify hydrogen and nitrogen carrier gas together with helium to be acceptable carrier gases. Data will be presented and discussed using a Thermo Scientific Trace GC to demonstrate compliance to D2887B for the three carrier gases.
