Determination of the Total Sulfur Content Using a Sulfur Chemiluminescence Detector

Abstract

A sulfur chemiluminescence detector (SCD) was applied to measuring the total sulfur content. A non-stationary phase column was used in a GC-FID connected to the SCD in order to measure the total sulfur content without separating it. It was revealed that interference from hydrocarbons could be eliminated by optimizing the combustion condition of the FID burner. A calibration curve was obtained independent of the types of sulfur compounds. The experimental results are in good agreement with those obtained with conventional methods.