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Sample Size
A larger sample size may give greater sensitivity. Peak areas are
often strongly influenced by the relative amount of the gas and
condensed phases in the sample vial. Increasing the sample size
may give corresponding increases in peak areas. If sensitivity is
not an issue, small samples may be preferred because the
required equilibration time is shorter.
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