Quantitative NIR-Raman analysis of methyl-parathion pesticide microdroplets on aluminum substrates

Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc. 2004 Aug;60(10):2231-4. doi: 10.1016/j.saa.2003.11.021.

Abstract

The potential of Raman spectroscopy in the quantitative analysis of dilute organic contaminants on aluminum substrates is evidenced in this work. Methyl-parathion microdroplets, an organophosphorus pesticide, has been used as a probe for this purpose. The samples were analyzed on an aluminum foil, which is very easy to acquire and to adapt. Moreover, aluminum foil does not need a previous treatment. Linear and no-linear curves as a function of the concentration of methyl-parathion versus the Raman intensity of the 1345 and 1110 cm(-1) peaks were established by means of a simple mathematical expression. A comparison with calibration curves fits very well, allowing quantification at concentration levels as low as parts per million.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aluminum
  • Data Interpretation, Statistical
  • Insecticides / chemistry*
  • Methyl Parathion / chemistry*
  • Spectroscopy, Near-Infrared*
  • Spectrum Analysis, Raman*

Substances

  • Insecticides
  • Methyl Parathion
  • Aluminum