Elemental Analysis: An Introduction to Modern Spectrometric Techniques

By Lieve Balcaen, Gerhard Schlemmer, Jose Luis Todoli, et al.

Elemental Analysis is a fundamental task of many analytical laboratories. This book provides a comprehensive approach to the most important techniques used for this purpose nowadays. Fundamentals, instrument specifications, applications, limitations, and troubleshooting are reviewed for Atomic Absorption Spectrometry and Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometry; Optical Emission Spectroscopy with inductively coupled plasma (ICP) and alternative sources; ICP-mass spectrometry and hyphenated techniques; X-ray fluorescence spectrometry. The authors describe the features and capabilities of the various spectrometric techniques and related accessories. The reader is guided through each step, from sample preparation to reviewing and reporting of analytical data, of some typical analyses. An uncommitted survey on advantages and drawbacks of the described techniques is provided. The book is easy-to-follow and intended as a valuable source of information for graduate students, newcomers to the field of elemental spectrometry and analytical chemists who want to update their knowledge. An up-to-date overview of the instrumental methods employed for elemental analysis. Discusses questions, challenges, and concepts one must address to develop a successful method and/or analysis. Valuable for students, researchers and professionals in analytical chemistry. Book jacket.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3110501074
• ISBN13: 9783110501070
• Release Date: August 2019
• Publisher: de Gruyter
• Length: 414 Pages
• Weight: 1.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.7" x 9.6"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary