ABSTRACT

This manual covers the latest laboratory techniques, state-of-the-art instrumentation, laboratory safety, and quality assurance and quality control requirements. In addition to complete coverage of laboratory techniques, it also provides an introduction to the inorganic nonmetallic constituents in environmental samples, their chemistry, and their control by regulations and standards.
Environmental Sampling and Analysis Laboratory Manual is perfect for college and graduate students learning laboratory practices, as well as consultants and regulators who make evaluations and quality control decisions. Anyone performing laboratory procedures in an environmental lab will appreciate this unique and valuable text.

chapter 1|7 pages

Introduction to Chemical Analysis

chapter 2|12 pages

Safety and Laboratory Work

chapter 3|18 pages

Quality Assurance of Chemical Measurements

chapter 4|12 pages

Laboratory Apparatus and Glassware

chapter 5|15 pages

Chemical, Reagents, and Standards

chapter 6|7 pages

Standard Solutions

chapter 8|7 pages

Gravimetric Methods of Analysis

chapter 9|6 pages

Titrimetric Analysis

chapter 10|12 pages

Acid–Base Titration

chapter 12|19 pages

Spectrophotometry

chapter 13|11 pages

Potentiometry and Ion–Selective Electrodes

chapter 14|15 pages

Environmental Testing Laboratories

chapter 16|7 pages

Evaluation and Approval of Analytical Data

chapter 17|4 pages

Reporting Analytical Data

chapter 19|10 pages

Analysis of Solids and Turbidity

chapter 21|14 pages

Analysis of Fluoride and Total Hardness

chapter 25|7 pages

Determination of Phosphorus

chapter 26|9 pages

Determination of Sulfide

chapter 27|7 pages

Determination of Sulfite and Sulfate

chapter 28|3 pages

Cation Exchange Capacity