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Reductive pyrolysis method for determining trace sulfur

US4330298A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 1980
Grant dateMay 18, 1982
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T436/188
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Method for determining total organic sulfur using reductive pyrolysis and specific electrochemical detection of sulfide ion at a mercury electrode. The method is especially useful for the determination of sulfur in matrices containing halogen or nitrogen compounds. Under routine conditions, a detection limit of less than 50 parts per billion (ppb) can be achieved using differential pulse cathodic stripping voltammetry as the detection mode.

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