Distribution of aliphatic and aromatik hydrocarbon in sedimen in waters off Pulau Perhentian, South China Sea

Abstract

The amounts and types of AH and P AH compounds in sediment samples from Pulau Perhentian were determined quantitatively and qualitatively by using Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detector (GC-FID). 12 sampling sites were being established The mean total hydrocarbon contents in sediments ranged between 0.07- 16.266 11g.g-1 and 0.262- 11.218 11g.g-1 dry sediment weight respectively. For the AH contents, 0.06 - 16.136 11g.g-1 and 0.162 - 10.979 11g.g-1 dry sediment weight were detected in sediments for first and second sampling.