Quantification of Fluorine Content in AFFF Concentrates

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Abstract:

A simple direct method based on fluorine nuclear magnetic resonance 19F NMR for quantitative analysis of fluorine content in AFFF formulations is developed with model compounds and demonstrated for five commercial AFFF 3 concentrates. High resolution spectra with chemical shift and hyperfine features unique to individual fluorocarbon surfactants and their mixtures can provide a discriminating signature for AFFF formulations which may be later used to detect changes in identity and quantity of fluorocarbon surfactants used. The advantages of this fluorine analysis method are general availability of equipment and supplies, selective and non-destructive toward fluorine-containing analyte, AFFF component separation unnecessary, low expense, and rapid turnaround.

Author(s):
Snow, Arthur W. ; Giles, Spencer ; Hinnant, Katherine M. ; Farley, John P. ; Ananth, Ramagopal
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC WASHINGTON United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report,01 Aug 2016,31 Aug 2017
Pagination:
0027

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NRL/MR/6120-17-9752, ONR
Project Number(s):
61-6A70-07-5
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_1.4.2_Health Service Delivery; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
nuclear magnetic resonance, SURFACE ACTIVE SUBSTANCES, chemical analysis, FLUORINE, hydrocarbons, spectra, chemical shifts
Field(s)/Group(s):
Atomic and Molecular Physics and Spectroscopy, Physical Chemistry
Keyword(s):
AFFF concentrate analysis, Fluorine content, Fluorocarbon surfactants, Fluorine 19 NMR, nmr (nuclear magnetic resonance), afff (Aqueous film forming foams), Non Volatiles Determination
Report Date:
2017 Sep 29
Creation Date:
2017 Dec 06