x, 365 pages : 24 cm

Reviews on Analytical Chemistry presents brief, up to date overviews of developments in analytical chemistry. It is written by internationally renowned experts, who explain the contribution made by their research groups to this subject area. Reviews on Analytical Chemistry covers a unique combination of important subjects, with particular scrutiny given to developments in environmental and biomedical analyses, and sensors. The book also discusses in detail the principles of proving the validity of an analysis and the accuracy of the results achieved. Reviews on Analytical Chemistry provides an invaluable and interesting survey of many relevant topics within analytical science. It will be of use to graduates, teachers and researchers in analytical, environmental (notably pollution) and biological science, as well as medicinal and pharmaceutical chemists

Papers presented at the Euroanalysis VIII European Conference on Analytical Chemistry held in Edinburgh, Scotland on 5-11 September 1993

Includes bibliographical references and index

Dark Ages to Enlightenment, Alchemy to Analysis: Progress in Scottish Chemistry Within a European Framework / D. Thorburn Burns -- Traceability to the Mole: A New Initiative by CIPM / J.D. Fassett and R.L. Watters, Jr. -- Is there a Tower in Ransdorp? Harmonization and Optimization of the Quality of Analytical Methods and Inspection Procedures / W.G. de Ruig and H. van der Voet -- Recent European Initiatives to Improve the Quality of Food Analysis / M.C. Walsh -- Chemical Contaminants in the Food Supply: Research in a Regulatory Setting / H.B.S. Conacher, P. Andrews, W.H. Newsome and J.J. Ryan -- Water Quality Standards -- Realistic Limits or Political Targets? / G. Best -- Effects of Redox Variations on Metal Speciation -- Implications on Sediment Quality Criteria Assessment / U. Forstner, W. Calmano, J. Hong and M. Kersten -- Speciation of Organic Sulfur Forms in Heavy Oils, Petroleum Source Rocks, and Coals / C.E. Snape, S.C. Mitchell, K. Ismail and R. Garcia

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