Presentation Profile
A 'Total Workflow' Approach to Elemental Sample Prep For The Petrochemical Industry
Currently Scheduled: 10/10/2023 - 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Room: Rose
Main Author
Eric Farrell - Milestone Inc.
Abstract:
As ICP technologies continue to evolve, the sample preparation side of the analytical process must also evolve to keep pace. While digestion plays a central role in sample preparation of petrochemical products, there are several other steps to consider. Comprehensive multielement determinations in crude oil and refined petroleum products have often been a difficult task, resulting in a myriad of developed sample preparation and instrumental analytical methods. Due to the nature of the samples themselves, petrochemical products can be difficult to mineralize and achieve clear, colorless solutions post-digestion. We will discuss a ‘total workflow’ approach to sample preparation for petrochemical labs that supports the throughput and analytical quality needs of the modern elemental analysis lab.
