Preconcentration techniques for trace explosive sensing

Commission on Microchemical Techniques and Trace Analysis Separation and Preconcentration of Trace Substances . I — Preconcentration for Inorganic Trace Analysis

Preconcentration techniques for trace analysis via neutron activation.

A review is given of the methods that have been proposed for enrichment of trace elements in samples that are to be analysed by neutron-activation methods. The emphasis is on classification of methods, with full illustrations by means of practical examples.

Sampling and Preconcentration for Trace Explosives Detection

A trace explosives detection system typically contains three subsystems: sample collection, preconcentration, and detection. Sample collection of trace explosives (vapor and particulate) through large volumes of airflow helps reduce sampling time while increasing the amount of dilute sample collected. Preconcentration of the collected sample before introduction into the detector improves the se...

Preconcentration in Inorganic Trace Analysis

Preconcentration in trace analysis lowers the detection limit, simplifies the treatment of a representatIve sample, facilitates calibration, reduces the need for various standard reference samples and frequently involves separation of the matrix in analysis of toxic, radioactive and expensive materials. In this paper, the types of preconcentration are considered and quantitative characteristics...

Explosive-trace Detection System Using Mass Spectrometry

OVERVIEW: The terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001 in the USA have radically changed the awareness of society towards both domestic and international security. These days, as a result of the destabilization of world affairs, terrorist attacks involving explosives or harmful chemical substances are happening all over the world, and the barbarity of such attacks has been worsening. In respon...