Separation of a Mixture of PCBs Using an Accucore C18 HPLC Column
contributed by Thermo Fisher Scientific |
Key Words
Accucore, Core Enhanced Technology, solid core, polychlorinated biphenyls, PCB, environment, HPLC
Abstract
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are man-made organic compounds composed of two phenyl (benzene ring) groups with multiple chlorine atoms attached. The heat-resistant and non-conductive properties of PCBs led to their extensive use as coolants and lubricants in electrical equipment until the late 1970s when their toxicity was recognized and their usage restricted. However, PCBs are very persistent environmental contaminants.
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