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Trace organics in water samples have been encountered in distilled, deionized and drinking waters (Bevenue et al, 1971; Nowak et al, 1973 and Dowty et al, 1976). There is a need for rapid and accurate analytical methods because of the potential toxic and carcinogenic effects of these contaminants. These organics may be split into two classes, volatile and less volatile, as suggested by Nowak et al, (1973) each class requiring separate treatment to find the most suitable analytical techniques. Available methods of analyses for the volatile fraction may be subdivided under the following headings.
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Murray, D.A.J. (1980). Analysis of Headspace Gases for Parts Per Billion Concentrations of Volatile Organic Contaminants in Water Samples by Gas Chromatography. In: Afghan, B.K., et al. Hydrocarbons and Halogenated Hydrocarbons in the Aquatic Environment. Environmental Science Research, vol 16. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-3617-4_16
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