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Ultrafast total petroleum hydrocarbon analysis by the Agilent 8850 GC with FID
20 Oct 2025Explore this application note as it presents a study performing an ultrafast screening of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHs) in soil and water samples. Discover how this high-speed analysis was carried out using a combination of the Agilent 8850 GC with a flame ionization detector (FID) to produce effective analysis and enhance lab productivity for screening real-life samples.
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8850 GC System
Agilent TechnologiesThe single-channel Agilent 8850 Gas Chromatograph (GC) system combines the small footprint and compact oven of the Agilent 6850 GC with the same built-in intelligence and high performance of the 8890 GC. It was designed for energy efficiency and ease of maintainance to help laboratories meet their sustainability goals and lower their operating costs.
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