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Likewise, why is TOC important?

TOC is the first chemical analysis to be carried out on potential petroleum source rock in oil exploration. It is very important in detecting contaminants in drinking water, cooling water, water used in semiconductor manufacturing, and water for pharmaceutical use.

Also, how do you measure water TOC? TOC is universally measured by oxidizing the organic compounds present to forms which can be quantified. A variety of oxidation and detection methods are used depending on the nature and concentration of TOC being measured and the analytical requirements (e.g. speed, sensitivity).

Also asked, what is the principle of TOC?

TOC refers to a Total Organic Carbon analyzer, which utilizes a catalytic oxidation combustion technique at high temperature (the temperature raises up to 720 ºC), to convert organic carbon into CO₂. The CO₂ generated by oxidation is measured with a Non-dispersive Infra-Red (NDIR) sensor.

What causes high TOC in water?

TOC levels in water are known to increase upon exposure to air, so use of analytical-grade bottled water will result in increased baseline TOC levels after the containers are opened. Immediate use of water from an on-demand high purity water system is the most protection against contamination.