•Detectors – dozens of detectors available
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•Characteristics of an
ideal detector:
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1)Adequate sensitivity
for desired analysis (typical 10-8 to 10-15 g analyte/sec)
2)Stable – background
constant with time
3)Reproducible – good
precision
4)Linear response over
several orders of magnitude
5)Temperature range –
room temp - 400 oC