Analytical Methods

We have narrowed down to two analytical method that we want to use to analyse the possible contaminants in the canned/preserved foods.

It will be either High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) or gas chromatography. (GC)However, we are leaning more towards Gas chromatography.

What is HPLC?

from ksu.edu.com

High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is an analytical process utilizing special instruments designed to separate, quantify and analyze components of a chemical mixture.

What is GC?

from Wake Forest website

Gas Chromatography (GC) is used to separate volatile components of a mixture.  A small amount of the sample to be analyzed is drawn up into a syringe.