ABSTRACT

Leek and Bagander et al [1] determined reduced sulphur compounds in natural waters by gas chromatography using a flame ionisation detector. Substances determined include methyl mercaptan, dimethyl sulphide, hydrogen sulphide and carbon disulphide. Detection limits ranged from 0.2mgL−1 (carbon disulphide) to 0.6 ngL−1 (methyl mercaptan). Heuatsch and Jutter [3] have discussed the gas chromatographic determination of dimethyl sulphide in lake water.