Table 1 Selected ions used for the quantification and qualification of PAH analytes by GC–MS (SIM mode)
Ion group | Analyte (PAHs) | Time window (min.) | Confirmation ions (m/z) | Quantification ion (m/z) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | I.S. (Biphenyl) | 8–13 | 153, 152 | 154 |
1 | NA (Naphthalene) | 6–13 | 128, 127 | 128 |
1 | Ace (Acenaphthylene) | 8–13 | 153, 151 | 152 |
1 | Ac (Acenaphthene) | 8–13 | 154, 152 | 153 |
2 | F (Fluorene) | 13–15 | 165, 167 | 166 |
3 | Pa (Phenanthrene) | 15–17 | 179, 176 | 178 |
3 | A (Anthracene) | 15–17 | 179, 176 | 178 |
4 | Fl (Fluoranthene) | 17–20 | 203, 101 | 202 |
4 | P (Pyrene) | 17–20 | 203, 101 | 202 |
5 | BaA (Benzo[a] anthracene) | 20–23 | 226, 229 | 228 |
5 | Ch (Chrysene) | 20–23 | 226, 229 | 228 |
6 | BbF (Benzo[b] fluoranthene) | 23–28 | 253, 126 | 252 |
6 | BkF (Benzo[k] fluoranthene) | 23–28 | 253, 126 | 252 |
6 | BaP (Benzo[a]pyrene) | 23–28 | 253, 126 | 252 |
7 | IP (Indeno[1,2,3–cd]pyrene) | 28–31 | 277, 138 | 276 |
7 | DhA (Dibenzo[a,h] anthracene) | 28–31 | 279, 139 | 278 |
7 | BgP (Benzo[g,h,i] perylene) | 28–31 | 277, 138 | 276 |