BASIC Program for Pesticide Residue Analysis
Author Information
Author(s): H.-J. Stan, H. Goebel
Primary Institution: Institut für Lebensmittelchemie der Technischen Universität Berlin
Hypothesis
The study aims to develop a BASIC program for automated pesticide residue analysis using gas chromatography with selective detectors.
Conclusion
The developed program effectively screens for pesticide residues in food samples, although it has limitations in data transfer speed.
Supporting Evidence
- The program allows for parallel signal processing in two channels.
- It calculates pesticide concentrations and evaluates the certainty of findings.
- The analysis can identify and compare pesticide residues effectively.
Takeaway
The researchers created a computer program to help find harmful chemicals in food, making it easier to check for pesticides.
Methodology
The study used gas chromatography with dual-channel operation and a BASIC program to analyze pesticide residues in food samples.
Limitations
The data transfer between the tape and the gas chromatograph's memory is time-consuming.
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