It is only in the past few years that methods of adequate
sensitivity have become available for true ultra-trace metal
determinations in water. In the case of organics in seawater it has
now become possible to resolve the complex mixtures of organics in
seawater and achieve the required very low detection limits.
Fortunately, the interest in micro-constituents in the seawater
both from the environmental and the nutrient balance points of view
has coincided with the availability of advanced instrumentation
capable of meeting the analytical needs.
This complete and up-to-date compilation of the currently employed
proven methods for the chemical analysis of seawaters includes 45
tables and 48 figures. The author presents the methods in a logical
manner so that the reader can readily learn how to perform them and
understand the types of instrumentation available. It helps the
practitioner to implement these methods successfully into his
laboratory and to apply them quickly and reliably. In addition, the
detailed description of each method enables the analyst to set up
new analytical methods meeting the needs for the detection of new
analytes. The volume covers all aspects of the analysis of seawater
using both classical and the most advanced recently introduced
physical techniques. It is an invaluable source for the analysts,
oceanographers, fisheries experts, politicians and decision maker
engaged in seawater environmental protection.
From the reviews: "This book covers all aspects of the analysis of seawater . While the book will be of obvious interest to anyone concerned with sea water environmental protection, it is believed that it will also be of interest to other groups of workers, including river Authorities who have to implement legal requirements regarding seawater pollution, oceanographers, and fisheries experts. The book will also be of interest to practising analysts and, not least, to the scientists and environmentalists." (International Journal of Environmental and Analytical Chemistry, Vol. 86, 2006)
T.R. Crompton, Gwynedd/Anglesey, UK
Inhaltsangabe
- Sampling and Storage
- Anions in Seawater
- Determination of Anions, Estuary and Coastal waters
- Dissolved Gases
- Cations in Seawater
- Analysis of Cations in Estuary, Bay and Coastal Waters
- Radioactive Elements
- Sample Preparation Prior to Analysis for Organics
