Several analytical techniques are employed to determine the composition of feedstock:
1. Gas Chromatography (GC): Widely used for analyzing volatile and semi-volatile compounds. 2. Mass Spectrometry (MS): Often combined with GC for more detailed molecular analysis. 3. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR): Useful for identifying the structure of organic molecules. 4. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR): Employed for identifying functional groups in the feedstock. 5. X-ray Fluorescence (XRF): Used to determine the elemental composition, especially for inorganic feedstocks.
