Characterization and Source Identification of an Unknown Spilled Oil Using Fingerprinting Techniques by GC–MS and GC–FID

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LCGC North America

LCGC North AmericaOctober 2000
Volume 18
Issue 10

This article describes a case study in which forensic chemical analyses were conducted to determine the liability for the release of an unknown petroleum product into a river.

 

 

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