An Overview of the Analysis off Trace Organics in Water

Fundamentally, the analysis of trace organics in water is the determination of the amount and type of carbon-containing molecules in the aqueous environment. To achieve this goal numerous methods have been developed for the isolation, resolution, identification, and quantification of the complex mixtures of organic compounds present in water. Although an amazing variety of organics has been identified in water, the compounds can be classified on the basis of volatility, molecular weight, and polarity. The methodology for trace organics analysis similarly can be categorized to yield a uniform conceptual approach.