Theory of Operation
Sulfur Chemiluminescence Detector
The Agilent model 355 Sulfur Chemiluminescence Detector (SCD) is a
Sulfur compound (analyte) → SO + H2O + other products
SO + O3 → SO2 + O2 + hη
A vacuum pump pulls the combustion products into a reaction cell at low pressure, where excess ozone is added. Light produced from the subsequent reaction is optically filtered and detected with a
The Detector has an enclosed, dedicated (Dual Plasma) Burner designed to enhance production of the SO intermediate. This Dual Plasma Burner mounts in the detector port of the GC. A Dual Plasma Controller provides temperature control and
The Agilent model 355 SCD provides high sensitivity (<0.5 pg S/sec), with linear and equimolar response over four orders of magnitude (per Sulfur atom) while maintaining high selectivity over common solvents. The Agilent SCD is compatible with most commercially available gas chromatographs.
Nitrogen Chemiluminescence Detector
Operation of the Agilent model 255 Nitrogen Chemiluminescence Detector is based on the chemiluminescence or
NO + O3 NO2 NO2 + hη (>800 nm)
The light (hη) emitted by the chemical reaction is optically filtered and detected by a photomultiplier tube. The signal from the photomultiplier tube is amplified for display or output to a data system. Organic compounds containing nitrogen react to form nitric oxide, carbon dioxide, and water.
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