Carbon Analysis

FU - Freie Universität Berlin

last updated: July 19, 2023

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Carbon Analysis

FU - Freie Universität Berlin

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Description

The TOC-L Shimadzu device measures total organic carbon (TOC).

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Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analysis is a well-defined and commonly used methodology that measures the carbon content of dissolved and particulate organic matter present in water. Many water utilities monitor TOC to determine raw water quality or to evaluate the effectiveness of processes designed to remove organic carbon. Some wastewater utilities also employ TOC analysis to monitor the efficiency of the treatment process. In addition to these uses for TOC monitoring, measuring changes in TOC concentrations can be an effective "surrogate" for detecting contamination from organic compounds (e.g. petrochemicals, solvents, pesticides). Thus, while TOC analysis does not give specific information about the nature of the threat, identifying changes in TOC can be a good indicator of potential threats to a system. Additional information available at "http://www.epa.gov/safewater/security/guide/ chemicalsensortotalorganiccarbonanalyzer.html" [Summary provided by the EPA] (Source: Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2023. GCMD Keywords, Version 16.3 [...] )
TOC - Total Organic Carbon Analyzer

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Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analysis is a well-defined and commonly used methodology that measures the carbon content of dissolved and particulate organic matter present in water. Many water utilities monitor TOC to determine raw water quality or to evaluate the effectiveness of processes designed to remove organic carbon. Some wastewater utilities also employ TOC analysis to monitor the efficiency of the treatment process. In addition to these uses for TOC monitoring, measuring changes in TOC concentrations can be an effective "surrogate" for detecting contamination from organic compounds (e.g. petrochemicals, solvents, pesticides). Thus, while TOC analysis does not give specific information about the nature of the threat, identifying changes in TOC can be a good indicator of potential threats to a system. Additional information available at "http://www.epa.gov/safewater/security/guide/ chemicalsensortotalorganiccarbonanalyzer.html" [Summary provided by the EPA]
Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analysis is a well-defined and commonly used methodology that measures the carbon content of dissolved and particulate organic matter present in water. Many water utilities monitor TOC to determine raw water quality or to evaluate the effectiveness of processes designed to remove organic carbon. Some wastewater utilities also employ TOC analysis to monitor the efficiency of the treatment process. In addition to these uses for TOC monitoring, measuring changes in TOC concentrations can be an effective "surrogate" for detecting contamination from organic compounds (e.g. petrochemicals, solvents, pesticides). Thus, while TOC analysis does not give specific information about the nature of the threat, identifying changes in TOC can be a good indicator of potential threats to a system. Additional information available at "http://www.epa.gov/safewater/security/guide/ chemicalsensortotalorganiccarbonanalyzer.html" [Summary provided by the EPA] (Source: NASA; UUID: 58ac7544-7271-4957-a70a-ea7c1a1ae094) (Source: Global Change Master Directory (GCMD). 2023. GCMD Keywords, Version 16.3 [...] )
TOC - Total Organic Carbon Analysis
Total Organic Carbon

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Geoscience > Geochemistry > Geochemistry
Geochemistry
Interdisciplinary > Physical Geography > Physical Geography
Physical Geography

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Carbon Analysis

FU - Freie Universität Berlin

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Carbon Analysis

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