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Fuel Chromatogram
The Gas Chromatograph (GC) coupled with a Flame Ionization Detector (FID) will detect petroleum
hydrocarbons found in fuels. Different chromatographic results are generated by different fuel substances, each
with characteristic patterns indicative of the type of fuel being analyzed. Comparison of chromatograms is useful
in identifying and comparing fuels, and is also very effective in tracing fuel leak sources. Below are examples
of chromatograms for commonly used fuels.

Diesel |

Jet Fuel |

Gasoline
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