Analysis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in air particulate matter from a lightly industrialized urban area

• Published in: Environmental science & technology Vol. 19; no. 5; pp. 397 - 404
• Main Authors: Cretney, John R, Lee, Hian K, Wright, Graeme J, Swallow, William H, Taylor, Michael C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Washington, DC American Chemical Society 01.05.1985
• Subjects: Air pollution caused by fuel industries; Applied sciences; Atmospheric pollution; Characteristics of pollutants and their action; Energy; Energy. Thermal use of fuels; Exact sciences and technology; Pollutants physicochemistry study: properties, effects, reactions, transport and distribution; Pollution; Capillary column; Household heating; Gas chromatography; Aerosols; Air pollution; Chemical composition; Solid particle; Road traffic; Urban area; Polycyclic aromatic compound; Statistical study; Mass spectrometry

Levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) have been measured in the air particulate matter (APM) of a lightly industrialized urban area in which the main sources of PAH are domestic fires and automobiles. The PAH were analyzed by glass capillary gas chromatography combined with mass spectrome...