What Techniques are Used to Analyze Toxic Substances?
Toxicologists employ a variety of analytical techniques to study toxic substances. Chromatography techniques, such as gas chromatography (GC) and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), are frequently used for separating complex mixtures. Spectroscopic methods, like infrared (IR) and ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy, help identify chemical structures. Additionally, bioassays are used to assess the biological activity of substances.
