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Title |
Electron Capture Detector |
Object Name |
Analyzer, Environmental |
Object ID |
2012.027.001 |
Description |
Bronze color, metal rod with short pin extending from small white plastic cap at both ends; 2 longer, pins extend in opposite directions perpendicular to the central rod; two circular caps with textured edge screw onto both ends of device; separate metal ring included |
Dimensions |
W-2 L-3.75 Dia-2.5 inches |
Material |
Metal, Plastic |
Search Terms |
Electron Capture Detector ECD Ionization Gas chromatography Electrons Chromatographic analysis Analytical chemistry--Equipment and supplies Lovelock, James |
Provenance |
The Electron Capture Detector detects molecules in a gas via electron capture ionization and is used in gas chromatography to detect traces of chemicals in a given sample. |