Determination of Hydrocarbons in Environmental Samples with Spectrum Two

This application note presents an overview of three methods for detecting and quantifying hydrocarbon contamination, particularly in water discharged during offshore oil operations, and a comparison of their performance. The methods are halogenated solvent extraction and transmission measurement (C–H stretch modes), e.g. ASTM® D7066, hexane extraction and ATR measurement, and cyclohexane extraction and transmission measurement (1377 cm-1).