UOP 543-2011 Trace Non-Aromatic Hydrocarbons in High-Purity Aromatics by GC.pdf

1、 IT IS THE USERS RESPONSIBILITY TO ESTABLISH APPROPRIATE PRECAUTIONARY PRACTICES AND TO DETERMINE THE APPLICABILITY OF REGULATORY LIMITATIONS PRIOR TO USE. EFFECTIVE HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICES ARE TO BE FOLLOWED WHEN UTILIZING THIS PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO UTILIZE THIS PROCEDURE IN THE MANNER PRESCRIB

2、ED HEREIN CAN BE HAZARDOUS. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS) OR EXPERIMENTAL MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (EMSDS) FOR ALL OF THE MATERIALS USED IN THIS PROCEDURE SHOULD BE REVIEWED FOR SELECTION OF THE APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE). COPYRIGHT 1970, 1979, 1997, 2011 UOP LLC. All ri

3、ghts reserved. Nonconfidential UOP Methods are available from ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, USA. The UOP Methods may be obtained through the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or by contacting Customer Service at serviceastm.org, 610.832.9555 FA

4、X, or 610.832.9585 PHONE. Trace Non-Aromatic Hydrocarbons in High-Purity Aromatics by GC UOP Method 543-11 Scope This method is primarily for determining total non-aromatic hydrocarbons below the 1 mass-% level in individual or mixed aromatic hydrocarbon samples. For the purpose of this method, tota

5、l non-aromatics are defined as the composite of those components eluting before benzene. The applicability is limited to samples containing compounds having a maximum of 11 carbon atoms. The method may also be used to determine mass-ppm concentrations of benzene in specific sample types containing p

6、redominantly C7 and higher boiling aromatics, or benzene and toluene in specific sample types containing predominantly C8 and/or higher boiling aromatics. The lower limit of quantitation for any single component is 1 mg/kg (mass-ppm). References ASTM D4052, “Density, Relative Density, and API Gravit

7、y of Liquids by Digital Density Meter,” www.astm.org ASTM D4307, “Preparation of Liquid Blends for Use as Analytical Standards,” www.astm.org UOP Method 999, “Precision Statements in UOP Methods,” www.astm.org Outline of Method The sample is injected into a gas chromatograph (GC) that is equipped wi

8、th a fused silica capillary column internally coated with 1,2,3-tris(2-cyanoethoxy)propane (TCEP), and a flame ionization detector (FID). The concentrations of individual or group impurities are determined by the external standard method of quantitation, wherein peak areas of the sample components a

9、re compared to the peak areas of a calibration blend analyzed under identical conditions and injection volumes. Apparatus References to catalog numbers and suppliers are included as a convenience to the method user. Other suppliers may be used. Balance, readability 0.1 mg 2 of 8 543-11 Chromatograph

10、ic column, 60 m of 0.25-mm ID fused silica capillary, internally coated to a film thickness of 0.4-m with TCEP, Restek Cat. No. 10999 Freezer, explosion-proof, -23 to -5C, Lab-Line Model 3552, VWR Scientific, Cat. No. 55700-158 Gas chromatograph, capable of temperature ramping, equipped with electro

11、nic pressure control, built for capillary column chromatography utilizing a split injection system, having a glass injection port insert, and equipped with a flame ionization detector that will give a minimum peak height response of 10 times the background noise for 1 mg/kg of n-undecane when operat

12、ed at the recommended conditions, Agilent Technologies, Model 7890 Data system, electronic, for obtaining peak areas. This device must integrate areas at a sufficiently fast rate so that narrow peaks typically resulting from the use of a capillary column can be accurately measured. Agilent Technolog

13、ies, ChemStation. Regulator, air, two-stage, high purity, delivery pressure range 30-700 kPa (4-100 psi), Matheson Tri-Gas, Model 3122-590 Regulator, hydrogen, two-stage, high purity, delivery pressure range 30-700 kPa (4-100 psi), Matheson Tri-Gas, Model 3122-350 Regulator, nitrogen, two-stage, hig

14、h purity, delivery pressure range 30-700 kPa (4-100 psi), Matheson Tri-Gas, Model 3122-580 Sample injector, any syringe or injector capable of injecting a repeatable 1.0-L volume of sample. The use of an automatic injection device is required to achieve necessary repeatable injection volumes. See Ap

15、pendixes. Agilent Technologies, Model 7683. Reagents and Materials References to catalog numbers and suppliers are included as a convenience to the method user. Other suppliers may be used. Air, zero-gas, total hydrocarbons less than 2 ppm as methane, local supply Benzene, 99.9% purity, Sigma-Aldric

16、h, Cat. No. 270709. CAUTION: Benzene is a known carcinogen. All operations involving its use must be performed in a properly ventilated area, while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment. n-Dodecane, 99+% purity, Sigma-Aldrich, Cat. No. 297879 Hydrogen, zero-gas, 99.99% minimum purity, to

17、tal hydrocarbons less than 0.5 ppm as methane, local supply Gas purifier, for hydrogen, to remove oxygen and moisture from carrier gas, VICI Mat/Sen, Cat. No. P200-1 Nitrogen, zero-gas, 99.99% minimum purity, total hydrocarbons less than 0.5 ppm as methane, local supply Pipets, disposable, Pasteur,

18、VWR, Cat. No. 14673-043 Pipet bulbs, VWR, Cat. No. 15001-362 Syringe, replacement, for recommended sample injector, 5-L, Agilent Technologies, Cat. No. 5181-1273 Toluene, 99.5% purity, Sigma-Aldrich, Cat. No. 244511 3 of 8 543-11 n-Undecane, 99+% purity, Sigma-Aldrich, Cat. No. U407 Vials, autosampl

19、er, for recommended sample injector, with caps, Agilent Technologies, Cat. No. 5182-0864 p-Xylene, 99+% purity, Sigma-Aldrich, Cat. No. 317195 Preparation of Apparatus The analyst is expected to be familiar with general laboratory practices, the technique of gas chromatography, and the equipment bei

20、ng used. 1. Install the gas purifier in the supply line between the carrier gas source and the carrier gas inlets on the gas chromatograph. Column life is significantly reduced if the gas purifier is not used. 2. Install the fused silica column in the gas chromatograph according to the column and ga

21、s chromatograph manufacturers instructions. CAUTION: Hydrogen gas leakage into the confined volume of the column oven can cause violent explosion. It is, therefore, mandatory to check for leaks each time a connection is made and periodically thereafter. 3. Establish the recommended operating conditi

22、ons as given in Table 1. Different conditions may be used provided they produce the required sensitivity and chromatographic separations equivalent to those shown in the Typical Chromatograms (Figures 1-2). Table 1 Recommended Operating Conditions Carrier gas hydrogen Head pressure 138 kPa gauge (20

23、 psig) Linear velocity 120C 40 cm/sec Equivalent flow 120C 1.6 mL/min Split flow 50 mL/min Injection port temperature 175C Column temperature program Initial temperature 120C (isothermal) Detector flame ionization Detector temperature 200C Hydrogen flow ratea 38 mL/min Air flow ratea 450 mL/min Make

24、up gas nitrogen Makeup gas flow ratea 45 mL/min Sample size 1.0 L, repeatable aConsult the manufacturers instrument manual for suggested flow rates. 4. Program the column oven to 130C and maintain this temperature until a stable baseline has been obtained at the required sensitivity. 5. Cool the col

25、umn oven to a stabilized 120C. 6. Prepare a resolution test mixture containing approximately 1 mass-% each of n-undecane and n-dodecane in benzene. 4 of 8 543-11 This qualitative mixture is analyzed to determine whether column separation is satisfactory. Since TCEP is not a bonded stationary phase,

26、deterioration is expected to occur relatively sooner than for bonded phases. Therefore, column resolution should be checked on a weekly basis when samples are being analyzed. The lifetime of the column can be extended by keeping the column at 50C when not in use. 7. Analyze the resolution test mixtu

27、re as described in Procedure. 8. Determine if the column has adequate resolution for this analysis by comparing the resolution test mixture chromatogram with Figure 3. Replace the column if the valley between the n-dodecane peak and the benzene peak exceeds 20% of the height of the n-dodecane peak.

28、Calibration It is difficult to obtain light aromatic compounds for the preparation of a calibration blend that are free of non-aromatic impurities. For this reason, the calibration blend is prepared in p-xylene, which can be further purified by crystallization. Purification Procedure for p-Xylene To

29、 prepare approximately 100 mL of high purity p-xylene to be used in calibration blends, proceed as follows: 1. Cool approximately 500 mL of commercial p-xylene in an explosion-proof freezer at -10 5C until approximately one-half to three-quarters of the p-xylene crystallizes. This requires about 5 h

30、ours. 2. Remove the p-xylene from the freezer and decant and discard the liquid portion. 3. Allow the frozen p-xylene to thaw, and then repeat the above crystallization step on the remaining p-xylene several times until no non-aromatics, benzene, or toluene are detected as indicated by the gas chrom

31、atographic analysis (refer to Procedure). Preparation of Calibration Blend Quantitative results are based on the injection of repeatable volumes of both the calibration blend and the sample. Absolute response factors, derived from the calibration blend, are used to relate the peak areas of each know

32、n component to mg/kg. 1. Prepare a stock solution as described in ASTM Method D4307 to contain approximately 1 mass-% each of n-undecane, benzene and toluene in purified p-xylene. Thoroughly mix the solution by shaking. Record all weights to the nearest 0.0001 g. This blend will be used as the stock

33、 solution in the preparation of the actual calibration blend. Label this mixture as the stock solution. 2. Prepare the calibration blend to contain approximately 1 mass-% of the stock solution in p-xylene. Thoroughly mix the calibration blend by shaking. Record all weights to the nearest 0.0001 g. I

34、f refrigerated, the stock solution and calibration blend should remain stable for several months. 3. Calculate the concentration of n-undecane, benzene and toluene in the calibration blend to the nearest mg/kg using Equation 1. Using the above dilutions, the resulting calibration blend should contai

35、n approximately 100 mg/kg of each added component. DC BA10M6= (1) 5 of 8 543-11 where: A = mass of n-undecane, benzene or toluene in the stock solution, g B = mass of stock solution in the calibration blend, g C = total mass of the stock solution prepared, g D = total mass of the calibration blend p

36、repared, g M = concentration of n-undecane, benzene, or toluene in the calibration blend, mg/kg 106 = factor to convert to mg/kg 4. Analyze the calibration blend in triplicate as described under Chromatographic Technique. The peak areas for each measured component from each of the triplicate runs sh

37、ould not deviate from the average by more than 3% (relative) of the value. If greater deviations occur, make certain that there are no problems with the equipment and then make additional runs until the required repeatability is obtained on three consecutive runs. Confirm the stability of the chroma

38、tographic system by analyzing the calibration blend again at the end of a series of analyses. If the results differ by more than 5% from the average of the triplicate runs, a problem has developed with the chromatographic system, and the series of samples must be rerun after the problem is resolved.

39、 Typical problems to look for include a leaky septum and a dirty or partially plugged syringe. 5. Use the average peak areas to calculate the absolute response factor for n-undecane, benzene, and toluene, to three significant figures, using Equation 2. PMR = (2) where: R = absolute response factor f

40、or n-undecane, benzene or toluene M = concentration of n-undecane, benzene or toluene in the calibration blend, from Equation 1, mg/kg P = average peak area for n-undecane, benzene or toluene in the calibration blend Procedure 1. Fill an autosampler vial with an aliquot of the resolution test mixtur

41、e, calibration blend, or sample and place in the autosampler (or autoinjector) tray. 2. Inject a repeatable volume, nominally 1.0 L, of the resolution test mixture into the gas chromatograph and start the data system. The use of an autoinjector or autosampler automates the injection of the sample in

42、to the GC, starts the data system, and the GC oven program simultaneously. 3. Identify the components in the resultant chromatogram and determine the areas of the impurity peaks. Typical chromatograms are shown in Figures 1-2. Total non-aromatics are defined as all components eluting before benzene.

43、 Sum the peak areas for all such components for use in Equation 3, Calculations. 4. Obtain the density, at 25C, of the sample(s) using ASTM Method D4052, or if it is a pure compound, from Table 2. Calculations Calculate the total non-aromatics, benzene or toluene concentrations using Equation 3. Use

44、 the n-undecane absolute response factor for calculating the sum of the total non-aromatics. Report to the nearest mg/kg, not to exceed 3 significant figures. 6 of 8 543-11 Total non-aromatics, benzene, or toluene in the sample, mg/kg = FERG (3) where: E = peak area of non-aromatics, benzene or tolu

45、ene in the sample, units consistent with P in Equation 2 F = density of the sample (from ASTM D4052, “Density, Relative Density, and API Gravity of Liquids by Digital Density Meter,” or Table 2b), g/mL G = density of p-xylene (from ASTM D4052 or Table 2 b), g/mL R = absolute response factor for n-un

46、decane, benzene or toluene, from Equation 2 bIf the sample is essentially a pure compound, e.g., benzene, Table 2 may be used. If the sample is a mixture of aromatics, determine the density of the sample using ASTM D4052, and for consistency, also determine the density of the p-xylene calibration bl

47、end using ASTM D4052. Table 2 Density 25C, g/mL Benzene 0.874 Toluene 0.862 p-Xylene 0.857 Precision Precision statements were determined using UOP Method 999, “Precision Statements in UOP Methods,” from precision data obtained using an autosampler. Repeatability and Site Precision A nested design w

48、as carried out for determining impurities in three samples of benzene and one sample of xylene by two analysts, with each analyst performing analyses on two separate days, performing three analyses each day for a total of 48 analyses. Using a stepwise analysis of variance procedure, the within-day e

49、stimated standard deviations (esd) were calculated at the concentration means listed in Table 3. Two analyses performed in one laboratory by the same analyst on the same day should not differ by more than the repeatability allowable differences shown in Table 3 with 95% confidence. Two analyses performed in one laboratory by different analysts on different days should not differ by more than the site precision allowable differences shown in Table 3 with 95% confidence. Table 3 Repeatability and Site Precision, mg/kg Repeatability Site Pr