Abstract
This study examined the range of carbon and hydrogen isotopes within a global set of gasolines to investigate the potential and limitations of
isotopic analysis within environmental assessments of
gasoline-contaminated sites. Bulk carbon and hydrogen isotope
signatures within gasolines from the study had a range greater than 8
parts per thousand and 85 parts per thousand, respectively. The
combination of both isotopes produced a highly discriminating
two-dimensional (2D) isotope fingerprint, highlighting the potential of
2D fingerprinting to differentiate gasoline sources. Compound-specific
carbon isotope analysis was also completed to investigate its
application as a method for risk-based management and environmental
forensics.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 166-176 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Environmental Forensics |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 2-3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |
| Event | 10th IWA International Specialized Conference on Diffuse Pollution and Sustainable Basin Management - , United Kingdom Duration: 18 Sept 2006 → 22 Sept 2006 |
Keywords
- environmental forensics
- gasoline range hydrocarbons
- compound-specific isotope analysis
- bulk isotope analysis
- isotope fingerprinting
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Improved apportionment of environmental risk and liability through environmental forensics
Kalin, R. (Participant)
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