Sample Preparation Techniques in Analytical Chemistry

An invaluable reference tool for professional chemists and students of chemistry. While even the best analytical techniques cannot rectify problems generated by sloppy sample preparation, this less "sexy" step between the point at which analytes are transferred from the sample matrix to a form suitable for analysis is often overlooked. A groundbreaking guide devoted entirely to sample preparations The importance of accurate sample preparation techniques cannot be overstated. Meticulous sample preparation is essential. Often overlooked, it is the midway poi nt where the analytes from the sample matrix are transformed so they are suitable for analysis. Even the best analytical techniques cannot rectify problems generated by sloppy sample pretreatment Devoted entirely to teaching and reinforcing these necessary pretreatment steps, Sample Preparation Techniques in Analytical Chemistry addresses diverse aspects of this important measurement step. , These include: State-of-the-art extraction techniques for organic and inorganic analytes Sample preparation in biological measurements Sample pretreatment in microscopy Surface enhancement as a sample preparation tool in Raman and IR spectroscopy Sample concentration and clean-up methods Quality control steps Sample Preparation Techniques in Analytical Chemistry is an invaluable reference tool for Analytical Chemists in chemical, biological, pharmaceutical, environmental, and material sciences.