An Introduction to Polychlorinated Biphenyls

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An Introduction to Polychlorinated Biphenyls
Geology and Human Health Chico Hot Springs,
Montana May 12 16, 2004
Structure and nomenclature of Poly-chlorinated
Biphenyl (PCB) congeners.
J. Chiarenzelli, Department of Geology, State
University of New York, Potsdam, New York13676.
Chiarejr_at_potsdam.edu and 315-267-3401.
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Congener-specific gas chromatogram trace of
Aroclor 1248 courtesy of James Pagano, SUNY
Potsdam).
Left. Extraction of PCBs from sediment sample
utilizing steam distillation. Steam extraction
minimizes solvent usage. Center. Photograph of a
gas chromatograph mass spectrometer (courtesy of
Mike Milligan, SUNY Fredonia). Right. Diagram
showing the range in solubility of PCB congeners
with chlorination.
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Cartoon displaying poleward transport of POPs.
New York State Department of Healths annual
sport fish consumption advisory pink locations
based on PCBs..