Analytical Chemistry for Technicians, Fourth Edition
<P>Written as a training manual for chemistry-based laboratory technicians, this thoroughly updated fourth edition of the bestselling <B>Analytical Chemistry for Technicians </B>emphasizes the applied aspects rather than the theoretical ones. The book begins with classical quantitative analysis and follows with a practical approach to the complex world of sophisticated electronic instrumentation commonly used in real-world laboratories. Providing a foundation for the two key qualities—the analytical mindset and a basic understanding of the analytical instrumentation—this book helps prepare individuals for success on the job.<BR><BR>Chapters cover sample preparation; gravimetric analysis; titrimetric analysis; instrumental analysis; spectrochemical methods, such as atomic spectroscopy and UV-Vis and IR molecular spectrometry; chromatographic techniques, including gas chromatography and high-performance liquid chromatography; electroanalytical methods; and more. Incorporating an additional ten years of teaching experience since the publication of the third edition, the author has made significant updates and enhancements to the fourth edition.<BR></P><br /><UL><br /><P><br /><LI>More than 150 new photographs and either new or reworked drawings spanning every chapter to assist the visual learner</LI><br /><LI>A new chapter on mass spectrometry, covering GC-MS, LC-MS, LC-MS-MS, and ICP-MS</LI><br /><LI>Thirteen new laboratory experiments</LI><br /><LI>An introductory section before chapter 1 to give students a preview of general laboratory considerations, safety, laboratory notebooks, and instrumental analysis</LI><br /><LI>Additional end-of-chapter problems, expanded "report"-type questions, and inclusion of relevant section headings in the Questions and Problems sections</LI><br /><LI>Application Notes in each chapter</LI><br /><LI>An appendix providing a glossary of quality assurance and good laboratory practice (GLP) terms</LI><br /><P></P></UL>