Analytical Sciences


Abstract − Analytical Sciences, 20(9), 1359 (2004).

Alumina-based Fiber for Solid Phase Microextraction of Alcohols from Gaseous Samples
Mirali FARAJZADEH and Nafiseh ABDI RAHMANI
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
On the basis of the affinity of alumina towards hydroxyl functional groups, a solid phase microextraction (SPME) fiber was constructed using alumina powder and poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC). Different compositions were tested and alumina:PVC (97:3) was selected as an optimun composition. A piece of silver wire was used as fiber support. The fiber producing was simple and could be completed in a few minutes. The mechanical durability of the fiber was so good that only a single fiber was used during this study. Ethanol, 1-butanol, 2-butanol, 1-pentanol, 2-pentanol and cyclohexanol were selected as target analytes. Finally, ethanol concentration in the fruit juices and vinegar was measured using SPME-capillary gas chromatography followed by flame ionization detection.