Progress in Analytical Atomic Spectroscopy


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Progress in Analytical Atomic Spectroscopy, Volume 7 is a collection of papers that covers the advances in analytical atomic spectroscopy. The book presents nine articles that cover areas such as methodologies and applications. The text first details the diagnostic opportunities of high voltage discharges, and then proceeds to presenting the practical applications of signal-to-noise treatment in analytical spectrometry. The next two chapters cover laser vaporization and ionization. Chapter 5 discusses the models in electrothermal atomization, while Chapter 6 tackles microwave induced plasma. The seventh chapter details equidensitometry. In the eighth chapter, the book talks about a study of sample volatilization in a graphite furnace by means of atomic and molecular absorption spectra. The last chapter covers the image sensor application in analytical spectrometry. The text will be of great use to chemists who aim to expand their knowledge in analytical spectrometry.







Determination of Trace Elements


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The best way to determine trace elements! This easy-to-use handbook guides the reader through the maze of all modern analytical operations. Each method is described by an expert in the field. The book highlights the advantages and disadvantages of individual techniques and enables pharmacologists, environmentalists, material scientists, and food industry to select a judicious procedure for their trace element analysis.







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From Classical to Modern Chemistry


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Most chemists today have either taken part in, or been affected by, the chemical revolution that has taken place over the course of the last century. Developments in instrumentation have changed not just what chemists do, but also how they think about chemistry. New and exciting areas of previously inaccessible research have been opened up as a direct result of this revolution. This is the first book to examine this instrumental revolution and goes on to assess the impact on chemical practice in areas ranging from organic chemistry and biochemistry to environmental analysis and process control, thus demonstrating how fundamental and extensive are the changes that have occurred. With contributions from internationally recognised specialists, this lavishly illustrated book provides a focal point for any historian of chemistry or chemist with an interest in this fascinating topic. This book is published in association with the Science Museum, London, UK and the Chemical Heritage Foundation, Philadelphia.




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Nature, Aim and Methods of Microchemistry


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th This proceedings volume of the 8 International Microchemical Symposium contains the plenary and keynote lectures delivered at the conference. Besides basic and historic aspects the following major topics are covered: "Microchemistry Arts and Archeology" in "Microchemistry in Life Sciences" "Microchemistry Sciences" in Environmental "Microchemistry in Material Sciences" "Instrumentation, Methods and Automation in Microchemistry". The papers show the present state of microchemistry and the development of this field since the pioneer days of Fritz Pregl and Friedrich Emich. Today microchemistry is a different science as compared to the Pregl and Emich days, for it combines many disciplines like chemistry, physics, mathematics, informatics, biology and does not only mean microanalysi- even if it is still predominant and the best tool for elucidation of the microcosmos. Due to this development modern microchemistry plays an important role in science and technology. It had been the intention of the Scientific th Executive Committee to demonstrate this at the 8 International Micro chemical Symposium with the goal to encourage interdisciplinary communication and stimulate discussion.