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Overview
Provides information on the application of analytical techniques, such as GC, LC, IR, and XRF for analysing and measuring water, solid and atmospheric samples and for monitoring environmental pollutants.
* Emphasizes Field Analysis, reflecting the growing application of this technique
* Information on sampling strategies - reflecting growth in this area
* Includes sections on solid and liquid extraction techniques
* Ideal as a self-study aid or as a taught course
Synopsis
Provides information on the application of analytical techniques, such as GC, LC, IR, and XRF for analysing and measuring water, solid and atmospheric samples and for monitoring environmental pollutants.
* Emphasizes Field Analysis, reflecting the growing application of this technique
* Information on sampling strategies - reflecting growth in this area
* Includes sections on solid and liquid extraction techniques
* Ideal as a self-study aid or as a taught course
Booknews
Written for students in environmental science and chemistry courses, as well as laboratory technicians, this book covers established and innovative methods in the field of environmental analysis. Emphasizing accurate quantification, it describes laboratory techniques, in situ monitoring, and sample strategies. Quality assurance and quality control aspects receive particular attention. Chapters address the transport of pollutants in the environment, water analysis, the analysis of land and solids, atmospheric analysis, and ultra-trace analysis. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Editorials
From the Publisher
"...covers established and innovative methods in the field.." (SciTech Book News, Vol. 26, No. 2, June 2002)
"...The approach works well and this book is a good primer on an important subject..." (Laboratory News, July 2002)
"...Anyone interested in the topic should give this book a closer look..." (Environmental Geology, October 2002)
"...useful to working environmental analysts..." (Industry & Environment, July-December 2002)
"...This is an extremely useful book ....Suitable for self-study, the book would be a valuable addition to the library of anyone working in environmental analysis". (Education in Chemistry, July 2003)
"...offers all that an instructor or student would desire to have in a text...a good reference for environmental professionals..." (The Chemist, Summer 2003)
"...easy-to-read...a wide range of excellent material..." (Metrohm Information Issue, Vol 3 2003)