Modern Methods for Trace Element Determination

Describes the theory, apparatus, performance and usage of modern methods for trace element determination, atomic absorption, emission, fluorescence and mass spectroscopies, x-ray techniques and activation analysis. Attention is given to sample preparation, current calibration procedures and to methods for trace element speciation. Contains in-depth information on relatively new techniques such as ICP-MS and PIXE. All methods are illustrated with authentic examples from the ever-expanding fields of environmental and biological analysis of high purity materials.Spurenanalyse von den theoretischen Grundlagen über die apparative Ausrüstung bis zur Probenpräparation - dieses Buch bringt Ihr Wissen über ICP-MS, HPLC-AAS, HPLC-ICP-MS und konventionellere Methoden auf den aktuellsten Stand. Viele Illustrationen und Beispiele aus der Praxis - so der biologischen Analytik und der Analytik hochreiner Materialien - empfehlen das Buch besonders für fortgeschrittene Studenten und Graduierte. Sample Preparation.

Methodology in Trace Element Determination.

Spectrochemical Measurements.

Atomic Absorption Spectrometry.

Atomic Emission Spectrometry.

Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometry.

Comparison of Atomic Spectrometric Analytical Techniques.

Mass Spectrometry.

X-Ray Methods.

Activation Analysis.

Metal Speciation.

Index.

C. Vandecasteele, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Leuven, Belgium.

C.B. Block, Industriele Hogeschool Groep T, Leuven, Belgium.

Methods in trace element determination have undergone a renaissance over the past few years. This book brings the reader up to date in not only the theory of the methods, but also the apparatus and preparation of samples. Coupled techniques such as ICP-MS, HPLC-AAS and HPLC-ICP-MS, along with the more conventional methods of elemental analysis, are described with the aid of illustrations and realistic examples taken from the area of environmental and biological analysis, and from the field of analysis of high purity materials. Methods in Trace Element Determination is written for researchers and industrial analysts in chemistry, chemical engineering and environmental science. The book will also prove useful in other branches of science and technology where analytical chemistry is of interest.

Reviews of cloth edition:

"I found this book informative and enjoyable to read. The work is very well written and the style is clear and concise throughout."
—Christine Davidson, Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry

"With the emphasis on the practical aspects of the methods, the authors have taken a refreshing approach to the subject."
—Jeremy D. Glennon, Analytical Chimica Acta