Unexpected Errors in Gas Chromatographic Analysis of Methane Production by Thermophilic Bacteria
AUTOR(ES)
Kim, Byoung-Kwan
RESUMO
Unexpected errors in methane measurement by gas chromatography occurred when samples at thermophilic temperatures were analyzed. With a standard curve prepared at room temperature (25°C), stoppered bottles incubated and sampled at 37 to 85°C showed more methane upon analysis than bottles incubated at 25°C: values at 50, 63, and 85°C were 109, 126, and 125%, respectively, of the 25°C value. All variation between 4 and 50°C can be explained by the temperature difference between culture bottle and sampling syringe, and the variation of methane concentration can be predicted by the gas law. Between 50 and 63°C, there was a more dramatic rise than predicted by theory. These variations are important to consider if thermophilic methane production is to be measured accurately. Methods to avoid errors are discussed.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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