Analytical Chemistry of Complex Matrices

There is currently much interest in analytical problems dealing with the identification and determination of organic inorganic and organometallic analytes in complex matrices of topical importance such as athmosphere,factory air,water,plants,soils,foods and industrial products.The key element of the analytical process range from problem definition through sampling, separation and calculations to the sampling, separation and calculations to the solution. This comprehensive text starts by introducing the reader to the unit processes involved in analytical procedures, including the role of computers in modern analytical methods and the automation of unit processes. It goes on to discuss a wide range of selected analytical problem involving inorganic, organometallic and organic analytes in a wide range of matrices. Examples of trace analysis of low molecular weight analytes in environmental samples and biological materials are also presented. Contents: Introduction, Historical Background, Unit Processes of Analytical Procedures, Selected Analytical Problems Involving Inorganic Analytes which Contain Elements of Group IA-VIIIA and the Lanthanides, Selected Analytical Problems Involving Organic and Organometallic Anlytes which Contains Group IB-VIIB, Selected Analytical Problems Involving Organic Analytes which are the Major or Minor Constituents of a Sample, Organic Trace Analysis of Low Molecular Weight Analytes in Environmental Samples and Biological Materials, Analysis of High Molecular Weight Analytes, References, Index.