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. 2019 Aug 27;1:214–220. doi: 10.1016/j.fsisyn.2019.07.009

Table 3.

Estimated resolution required to separate the analyte signal from background peaks (>3:1) for samples containing 200 pg of each explosive compound.

Explosive Paper Spray Swab Spray
TNT 3400 3400
RDX 1200 1700
HMX 17,500 2800
PETN 8300 3350
Tetryl 6600 1300
NG 1750 2500
PA 4900 1350