The Essential Guide to Analytical Chemistry

"This is one of the best produced and most inspiring analytical books that I have ever seen....It is a beautifully produced book which is a pleasure to read"--Dr. A. Howard, University of Southampton, UK on the German-language edition Ideal for novices, practicing analytical chemists and students, this highly readable, pocket-sized (7.5" x 5") encyclopedia contains concise information on everything you need to know about analytical methods from sample preparation to detection, separation to continuous flow analysis. Translated from an immensely popular German-language edition, the book is structured in an unique manner with the left hand page used for concise up-to-date text and the facing page utilized to display color illustrations, making it easy to rapidly obtain information. The clear, schematic diagrams illustrate important procedures and key instrumentation as well as presenting real examples of analytical applications and spectra.