Plant Analysis: Qualitative And Quantitative (1884)

By Henry G. 1855-1933 Greenish, G 1836-1898 Dragendorff, Henry G. Greenish, et al.

Book Overview

Plant Analysis: Qualitative and Quantitative is a scientific book written by G. Dragendorff and first published in 1884. The book is a comprehensive guide to the analysis of plants, covering both qualitative and quantitative methods. The author provides detailed instructions on how to identify and analyze various plant compounds, including alkaloids, tannins, and essential oils.The book is divided into two main sections. The first section covers qualitative analysis, which involves identifying the presence or absence of specific compounds in a plant sample. The author provides detailed instructions on how to perform various tests, including color reactions, precipitation reactions, and chromatography.The second section covers quantitative analysis, which involves determining the amount or concentration of specific compounds in a plant sample. The author provides detailed instructions on how to perform various quantitative tests, including gravimetric analysis, volumetric analysis, and spectrophotometry.Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of accuracy and precision in plant analysis. He provides numerous examples and case studies to illustrate the practical applications of the techniques described in the book.Overall, Plant Analysis: Qualitative and Quantitative is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the analysis of plants, including botanists, chemists, and pharmacologists. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both professionals and students.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164066331
• ISBN13: 9781164066330
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"