Determination of the Presence or Absence of Sulfur Materials in Drywall Using Direct Analysis in Real Time in Conjunction with an Accurate-Mass Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer

Based on the concern about the presence of sulfur materials being in drywall (wallboard), a quick and reliable test to confirm the presence or absence of these materials using direct analysis in real time (DART) mass spectrometry in conjunction with an accurate-mass time-of-flight (TOF) mass spectrometer has been developed and is described here.

Graphical AbstractDART mass spectrometry is the ideal tool for a quick and unambiguous confirmation of the presence of sulfur in materials such as drywall used in home interiors.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload high-quality image (153 K)Download as PowerPoint slide