Paper Chromatography Method for Identification of Ethylene

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Abstract
Collection of the ethylene gas from an air stream into mercuric acetate results in the formation of a mercuric acetate ethylene addition compound. The resultant solution when chromatographed and sprayed with a stain to detect mercury produces a spot at the same Rf as complex prepared from pure ethylene. Application of 300 [mu]liter of a solution containing 100 ppm ethylene produces a detectable spot. The technique can be used for identification of ethylene and other olefins. Use of this addition complex in scintillation counters or radioautography are also useful extensions of the method.