Introduction to Environmental Analysis [Paperback]

Provides information on the application of analytical techniques, such as GC, LC, IR, and XRF for analysing and measuring water, solid and atmospheric samples and for monitoring environmental pollutants.
* Emphasizes Field Analysis, reflecting the growing application of this technique

* Information on sampling strategies - reflecting growth in this area

* Includes sections on solid and liquid extraction techniques

* Ideal as a self-study aid or as a taught courseSeries Preface

Preface

Acronyms, Abbeviations and Symbols

About the Author

1. Introduction

The Environment

Reasons for Concern

Pollution

The Necessity of Chemical Analysis

2. Transport of Pollutants in the Environment and Approaches to their Analysis

Introduction

Sources, Dispersal, Reconcentration and Degradation

Transport and Reconcentration of Neutral Organic Compounds

Transport and Reconcentration of Metal Ions

What is a Safe Level?

Sampling and Sample Variability

General Apporoach to Analysis

The Choice of Laboratory or Field Analysis

Quality Assurance

3. Water Analysis -
Major Constituents

Introduction

Sampling

Measurement of Water Quality

Techniques for the Analysis of Common Ions

4. Water Analysis -
Pollutants

Introduction

Organic Trace Pollutants

Metal Ions

5. Analysis of Land, Solids and Waste

Introduction