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High-resolution pyrolysis–gas chromatography with a movable reaction zone

Marta SoberaJacek Hetper

subject

ChromatographyCapillary actionOrganic ChemistryCondensationAnalytical chemistryGeneral MedicinePolyethyleneBiochemistryAnalytical Chemistrylaw.inventionchemistry.chemical_compoundThermal degradation of polymerschemistrylawScientific methodFlame ionization detectorGas chromatographyPyrolysis

description

Abstract A new device was constructed for pyrolysis–gas chromatography and it was laboratory tested. The device enables the thermal degradation of polymers inside a capillary pre-column and transfer of the reaction zone into a column oven. The pyrolysis procedure described protects the thermally sensitive compounds prior to pyrolysis, prevents the process of irreversible condensation of high-boiling pyrolysis products during the chromatographic process and eliminates extracolumn effects on the peak broadening.

https://doi.org/10.1016/s0021-9673(97)00350-6