Application Note

Real-Time Detection of Munition Compounds (TNT) on the Sea

 
Real-Time Detection of Munition Compounds (TNT) on the Sea

In this application note, scientists from GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel research residual TNT in the water phase from dumped weapons throughout the southwestern Baltic Sea. The Advion Interchim Scientific® expression® Compact Mass Spectrometer (CMS) is used for real-time sample detection of explosive chemicals released from these underwater relic munitions.