Practical Environmental Analysis
Published on 7. July 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
375 pages
978-0-85404-594-5 (ISBN)
Description
"How can I analyse my sample of rainwater? ""This soil sample is thought to contain heavy metals - how can I test it?"" Many students and technicians the world over need to find the answers to questions such as these. This unique book provides detailed instructions for practical experiments in environmental analysis. The comprehensive coverage includes the chemical analysis of important pollutants in air, water, soil and plant tissue, and the experiments generally require only basic laboratory equipment. Practical Environmental Analysis is supplemented by theoretical material explaining, amongst other concepts, the principles behind each method and the importance of various pollutants. Also included are suggestions for projects and example calculations. The subject and content of this timely book will guarantee a warm welcome from students, technicians and lecturers alike."
Reviews / Votes
"""... this book is to be well recommended.""" * "The Alchemist Web Site, November 1999" * """... the subject and content of this book will guarantee a warm welcome from students, technicians and lecturers alike.""" * "International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 76, 152, 2000" * """... excellent educational aid for technicians, for undergraduates and for all who are interested in practical environmental analysis.""" * "Chem Anal (Warsaw), 45, 603, (2000)" * """...this book is destined to become a course text for many university courses ... a high quality, informative introductory text ... there should be multiple copies on most universities' library shelves.""" * "Environmental Conservation, 27, (2), 2000, p 216" * """... very clear and well presented ... a useful guide for environmental surveys in school science projects or undergraduate research projects.""" * "International Journal of Environment and Pollution, Vol 15, No 4, 2001, p 474" *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
Not illustrated
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
860 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-85404-594-5 (9780854045945)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Miroslav Radojevic | Vladimir N. Bashkin
Practical Environmental Analysis
E-Book
10/2007
1st Edition
Royal Society of Chemistry
€47.99
Available for download
Content
"Preface; Introduction: The Environment; Environmental Analysis; Sampling and Storage; Sample Treatment; Analytical Methods; Standardisation and Calibration; Analytical Data; Common Problems of Environmental Analysis; A Word of Advice; Rainwater Analysis: Acid Rain; Sampling and Analysis; Data Analysis and Interpretation; pH, Conductivity and Major Anions; Major Cations; Heavy Metals; Air Analysis: Introduction; Sampling; Sulfur Dioxide; Nitrogen Dioxide; Ozone; Ammonia; Hydrogen Chloride; Atmospheric Aerosol; Water Analysis: Introduction; Solids; Electrochemical Measurements; Hardness; Alkalinity; Dissolved Oxygen (DO); Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD); Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD); Chlorophyll; Nitrogen; Phosphorus; Chloride; Fluoride; Sulfate; Iron; Heavy Metals; Soil, Sludge, Sediment, and Dust Analysis: Introduction; Sampling and Sample Pre-treatment; Dissolution and Extraction; Physical Parameters; Electrochemical Measurements; Alkalinity; Soluble Ions; Organic Matter; Nitrogen; Phosphorus; Exchangeable Cations and Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC); Heavy Metals; Plant Analysis: Introduction; Sampling and Sample Preparation; Dissolution and Extraction; Water Content and Ash Content; Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Sulfur; Potassium, Sodium, Calcium and Magnesium; Nitrate and Nitrite; Heavy Metals; Subject Index."