{"product_id":"introduction-to-environmental-analysis-paperback-softback-9780471492955","title":"Introduction to Environmental Analysis (Paperback \/ softback) 9780471492955","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eIntroduction to Environmental Analysis\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRoger N. Reeve (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471492955, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 11 January 2002\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e336 pages\u003cbr\u003e23 x 15.6 x 1.9 cm, 0.539 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"...covers established and innovative methods in the field..\" (\u003ci\u003eSciTech Book News\u003c\/i\u003e, Vol. 26, No. 2, June 2002)  \u003cp\u003e\"...The approach works well and this book is a good primer on an important subject...\" (Laboratory News, July 2002)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"...Anyone interested in the topic should give this book a closer look...\" (Environmental Geology, October 2002)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"...useful to working environmental analysts...\" (Industry \u0026amp; Environment, July-December 2002)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"...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\". (\u003ci\u003eEducation in Chemistry\u003c\/i\u003e, July 2003)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"...offers all that an instructor or student would desire to have in a text...a good reference for environmental professionals...\" (\u003ci\u003eThe Chemist\u003c\/i\u003e, Summer 2003)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"...easy-to-read...a wide range of excellent material...\" (Metrohm Information Issue, Vol 3 2003)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eWelche analytischen Verfahren wendet man zur Charakterisierung von Umweltproben an? Antwort auf diese Frage gibt Ihnen der Autor dieses Bandes. Ausführlich erläutert er die umweltspezifischen Einsatzgebiete von Gas- und Flüssigkeitschromatographie, IR-Spektroskopie und Röntgenfluoreszenz bei der Boden-, Wasser- und Luftanalyse sowie beim Monitoring bestimmter Schadstoffe. Mit aktuellsten Informationen zu Strategien der Probennahme und zur Extraktion in fester und flüssiger Phase!\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeries Preface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcronyms, Abbreviations and Symbols xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Introduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 The Environment 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Reasons for Concern 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.1 Today’s World 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2.2 Past and Current Crimes 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Pollution 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 The Necessity of Chemical Analysis 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Transport of Pollutants in the Environment and Approaches to their Analysis 11\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Sources, Dispersal, Reconcentration and Degradation 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Transport and Reconcentration of Neutral Organic Compounds 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.1 Bioconcentration 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.2 Accumulation in Sediments 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.3 Biomagnification 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.4 Degradation 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Transport and Reconcentration of Metal Ions 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.1 Solubilization 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.2 Deposition in Sediments 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.3 Uptake by Organisms 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 What is a Safe Level? 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Sampling and Sample Variability 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6.1 Representative Samples 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6.2 Sample Storage 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6.3 Critical Paths and Critical Groups 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 General Approach to Analysis 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8 The Choice of Laboratory or Field Analysis 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.9 Quality Assurance 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.9.1 Finding a Suitable Method 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.9.2 Laboratory Standards 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Water Analysis – Major Constituents 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Sampling 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Measurement of Water Quality 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.1 Suspended Solids 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.2 Dissolved Oxygen and Oxygen Demand 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.3 Total Organic Carbon 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.4 pH, Acidity and Alkalinity 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.5 Water Hardness 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.6 Electrical Conductivity 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Techniques for the Analysis of Common Ions 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.1 Ultraviolet and Visible Spectrometry 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.2 Emission Spectrometry (Flame Photometry) 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.3 Ion Chromatography 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.4 Examples of the Use of Other Techniques 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Water Analysis – Trace Pollutants 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Organic Trace Pollutants 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.1 Guidelines for Storage of Samples and their Subsequent Analysis 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.2 Extraction Techniques for Chromatographic Analysis 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.3 Gas Chromatography 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.4 Liquid Chromatography 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.5 Immunoassay 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.6 Spectrometric Methods 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Metal Ions 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.1 Storage of Samples for Metal Ion Analysis 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.2 Pretreatment 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.3 Atomic Spectrometry 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.4 Visible Spectrometry 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.5 Anodic Stripping Voltammetry 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.6 Liquid Chromatography 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.7 Metal Speciation: A Comparison of Techniques 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Analysis of Land, Solids and Waste 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Common Problem Areas in the Analysis of Solids 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.1 Sampling 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.2 Pretreatment 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.3 Extraction of the Analyte 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.4 Sample Clean-up 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.5 Analytical Determination 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.6 Quality Assurance and Quality Control 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Specific Considerations for the Analysis of Biological Samples 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.1 Sampling and Storage of Plant Material 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.2 Pretreatment 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.3 Extraction Techniques for Organic Contaminants 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.4 Ashing and Dissolution Techniques for Trace Metals 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.5 Analysis of Animal Tissues 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Specific Considerations for the Analysis of Soils 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.1 Sampling and Storage 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.2 Pretreatment 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.3 Extraction of Organic Contaminants 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.4 Extraction of Available Ions 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.5 Dissolution Techniques for the Determination of Total Metal Concentrations in Soil 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4.6 Determination of pH 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Specific Considerations for the Analysis of Contaminated Land 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5.1 Steps in the Investigation of Contaminated Land 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5.2 Sampling, Sample Storage and Pretreatment 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Specific Considerations for the Analyses Involved in Waste and its Disposal by Landfill 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6.1 Types of Waste and their Disposal 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6.2 Sampling and Storage 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6.3 Pretreatment of Solids and Liquids with a High Solid Content 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6.4 Analysis of Leachate 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6.5 Introduction to Gaseous Emissions 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Specific Considerations for the Analysis of Sediments and Sewage Sludge 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7.1 Sampling and Storage 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7.2 Pretreatment 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7.3 Extraction Techniques for Organic Contaminants 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7.4 Dissolution Techniques for Trace Metals 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7.5 Analysis of Sewage Sludge 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8 New Extraction and Dissolution Techniques 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8.1 Automated Soxhlet 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8.2 Accelerated Solvent Extraction 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8.3 Microwave Digestion and Microwave-Assisted Extraction 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8.4 Sonication 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8.5 Supercritical Fluid Extraction 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8.6 Comparison of the Techniques 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Atmospheric Analysis – Gases 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1.1 A Note on Units 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Determination of Time-Weighted Average Concentrations 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.1 Absorption Trains 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.2 Solid Adsorbents 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.3 Diffusion (or Palmes) Tubes 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Determination of Instantaneous Concentrations 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.1 Direct-Reading Instruments 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.2 Gas Detector Tubes 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.3 Gas Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.4 Monitoring Networks and Real-Time Monitoring 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.5 Remote Sensing and other Advanced Techniques 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Atmospheric Analysis – Particulates 213\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Sampling Methods 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.1 High-Volume Samplers 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.2 Personal Samplers 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.3 Cascade Impactors 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.4 Further Considerations for Organic Compounds 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.5 Sampling Particulates in Flowing Gas Streams 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.6 PM 10 Sampling 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2.7 Sampling of Acid Deposition 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Analytical Methods Involving Sample Dissolution 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.1 Metals 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3.2 Organic Compounds 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Direct Analysis of Solids 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.1 X-Ray Fluorescence 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.2 X-Ray Emission 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.3 Neutron Activation Analysis 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.4 Infrared Spectrometry 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4.5 Methods for Asbestos Analysis 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Ultra-Trace Analysis 233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1.1 What Groups of Compounds are We Discussing? 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Analytical Methods 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.1 General Considerations 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.2 Factors Affecting Detection Sensitivity 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.3 Mass Spectrometric Detection 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.4 Quantification 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2.5 Quality Control 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 A Typical Analytical Scheme 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3.1 Pretreatment 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3.2 Gas Chromatography 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponses to Self-Assessment Questions 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Terms 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnits of Measurement and Physical Constants 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeriodic Table 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 293\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Chemistry [\u003ca title=\"See our 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