Ethyl Alcohol determination (GC)

Ethyl Alcohol Determination (GC)
Ethyl Alcohol Determination (GC)

Ethyl alcohol, or more commonly known as ethanol, is a chemical compound that is clear and colorless in its pure form, but also has a distinctive odor. It has a wide range of uses. Ethyl alcohol is used from thermometer liquids to all alcoholic beverages. It is also a very good solution and is used in the production of perfumes. In general, the more harmful all alcoholic beverages are, the more harmful ethyl alcohol is for human health. In addition to the damages it causes in the brain, visual disorders, sleep disorders and stomach disorders are the main damages that ethyl alcohol causes to the human body.

Ethyl alcohol, usually mixed with methyl acyl, is produced by fermenting the sugar found in plants and fruits. Methyl alcohol is produced by distilling wood. However, methyl alcohol is a deadly poison. Methyl alcohol is used in the production of counterfeit drinks because it is easy to obtain and cheap.

Ethyl alcohol is also referred to as vegetable alcohol. Ethyl alcohol is effective against bacteria and is used as disinfectant. Percent 70 solutions are used as antiseptic.

Gas chromatography (GC) is a suitable method for the analysis and separation of gases and volatile substances in the chemical field and also preferred for the determination of ethyl alcohol.

In authorized laboratories, within the framework of chemical tests determination of ethyl alcohol. In these studies, the standards issued by domestic and foreign organizations are complied with. Ethyl alcohol determination is based on several standards:

  • TS 1890 Absolute Ethyl Alcohol
  • TS 4204 Ethyl alcohol used in industry - Test methods - General
  • TS 4339 Ethyl alcohol used in industry - Test methods - Determination of methanol - Colorimetric method
  • TS 4300 Ethyl alcohol used in industry - Test methods - Determination of moderate amount of carbonyl compounds - Titrimetric method