Determination of organotin compounds in marine mussel samples by using high-performance liquid chromatography–hydride generation inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry

Abstract

HPLC–hydride generation-ICP-AES for the determination of organotin compounds is described. A detection limit of 7 ng for tin was obtained and the organotin species were completely separated within 7 min. The system has been used for the determination of organometallic compounds in marine mussel samples. Preliminary results obtained in laboratory experiments are presented.