Optimization of the ion chromatographic quantification of airborne fluoride, acetate and formate in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

► An optimal separation of fluoride, acetate and formate. ► Study of the influence of the fluoride content of the samples. ► Optimized chromatographic conditions are subsequently applied to determine the acetic and formic acid contents of air samples taken in galleries and showcases of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.