Practical Environmental Analysis

• Main Authors: Radojevi, Miroslav (Author), Bashkin, Vladimir N. Nikolaevich (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge, UK Royal Society of Chemistry 2006
• Edition: Second Edition
• Subjects: Chemistry, analytic; Environmental chemistry
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• Physical Description: xxii, 457 pages illustrations 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 0854046798; 9780854046799

New techniques, improved understanding and changes in regulations relating to environmental analysis means that students, technicians and lecturers alike need an up-to-date guide to practical environmental analysis. 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 and instrumentation. The content is supported 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 worked examples. Appendices cover environmental standards, practical safety and laboratory practice. Building on the foundations laid by the highly acclaimed first edition, this new edition has been revised and updated to include information on new monitoring techniques, the Air Quality Index, internet resources and professional ethics. Like its predecessor, this informative text is certain to be valued as an indispensable guide to practical environmental analysis by students on a variety of science courses and their lecturers