Environmental Sampling and Analysis for Metals

Maria Csuros, Csaba Csuros

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Year: 2016
• ISBN:
  9781420032345
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Physical Sciences
• Subtopic: Chemistry
• Index: Chemistry

Determination of metals is a major part of the work of environmental testing laboratories. EPA and DEP methodology releases provide information only for selected areas of metals sampling and analysis, and their language makes them unsuitable for teaching and training purposes. Environmental Sampling and Analysis for Metals is a comprehensive and easy-to-read text for laboratory technicians and analytical chemists who need a guide for analyzing metals in environmental samples and a reference for analytical and quality control procedures.The book provides both theoretical and practical applications in metals analysis of environmental samples and incorporates the latest in analytical techniques, instrumentation, and regulations. Topics include sample collection, preservation, step-by-step analytical procedures, complete QA/QC requirements, data validation, and more. It also provides an overview of the occurrence, source, and fate of metallic substances in the environment, as well as their control by regulations and standards. Furthermore, the authors provide guidelines to help you prepare and understand reports. The analytical methods presented in Environmental Sampling and Analysis for Metals will be useful to anyone who produces, uses, or evaluates analytical data, and will be a valuable tool in environmental education and training programs.

Table of contents

• Front Cover
• Preface
• Biographies
• List of Figures and Tables
• Table of Contents
• 1. Introduction to Metals
• 2. Discussion of Metallic Elements
• 3. Toxicity of Metals
• 4. Standards Related to Metallic Pollutants
• 5. Fundamentals of Spectroscopy
• 6. Molecular Spectrophotometry
• 7. Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
• 8. Direct Aspiration or Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (FAAS)
• 9. Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
• 10. Cold-Vapor Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
• 11. Hydride-Generation Atomic Absorption Technique
• 12. Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy
• 13. Quality Control in Metals Analysis
• 14. Sample Collection for Metals Analysis
• 15. Sample Preparation for Metals Analysis
• 16. Converting Raw Data into Reportable Form
• 17. Reporting Analytical Data
• 18. Selected Methods for Determination of Metals in Environmental Samples
• 19. Laboratory Safety Rules
• Appendix A
• Appendix B
• Appendix C
• Appendix D
• Appendix E
• Appendix F
• Appendix G
• Appendix H
• Appendix I
• Appendix J
• Appendix K
• Appendix L
• References
• Index