Handbook of Elemental Speciation, Handbook of Elemental Speciation II: Species in the Environment, Food, Medicine and Occupational Health

This international collection of chapters comprehensively covers different aspects of procedures for speciation analysis at all levels starting from sample collection and storage, through sample preparation approaches to render the species chromatographable, principles of separation techniques used in speciation analysis, to the element specific detection. International renowned editors and contributors Includes coverage of electrochemical methods, biosensors for metal ions, radioisotope techniques and direct solid speciation techniques Provides information on quality assurance and risk assessment, and speciation-relevant legislation Each chapter is a stand-alone reference covering a given facet of elemental speciation analysis written by an expert in a given field with the volume as a whole providing an excellent introductory text and reference handbook.

this Handbook Explores Elemental Species In Both Living And Non-living Systems. It Is Of Interest To A Wide Range Of Scientists, Including Analytical Chemists, Biochemists, Toxicologists, Clinicians And Environmental Scientists In Academia, Government Laboratories And Industry. Those Involved In Regulatory Or Legislative Activities Will Find It To Be A Source Of Relevant Information. It Is Also Intended To Be A Comprehensive Database For Students In These Disciplines.

the Analytical Methodology Has Been The Subject Of Volume 1 Of This Handbook. This Second Volume Covers In Great Detail The Various Species Of 21 Elements, Of The Actinides And Of Four Groups Of Compounds (halogens, Volatile Metal Compounds Of Biogenic Origin, Metal Complexes Of Humic Substances And Metal Complexes Of Proteins) Within Four Key Areas: Environment, Food, Occupation And Clinical Health. Chapters On Modelling Of Trace Element Species In The Environment, Food, Health And Disease Illustrate The Power Of Modern Chemometric Techniques In Describing The Behaviour Of Elemental Species In Complicated Systems.

elemental Speciation Is A Relatively Young Discipline And As A Consequence, The Fundamental Knowledge Is Sometimes Fragmentary And Incomplete. Thus, Each Contribution Is A Stand-alone Reference, Written By A Recognized Expert In The Field, Aiming To Be As Informative As Possible.

the Information Contained In The Two Volumes Of This Handbook Provides A State-of-the-art Introduction To This Young And Exciting Scientific Domain. The Editors Hope It Will Constitute A Stimulating Basis For Further Research.

This international collection of chapters comprehensively covers different aspects of procedures for speciation analysis at all levels starting from sample collection and storage, through sample preparation approaches to render the species chromatographable, principles of separation techniques used in speciation analysis, to the element specific detection.

• International renowned editors and contributors
• Includes coverage of electrochemical methods, biosensors for metal ions, radioisotope techniques and direct solid speciation techniques
• Provides information on quality assurance and risk assessment, and speciation-relevant legislation

Each chapter is a stand-alone reference covering a given facet of elemental speciation analysis written by an expert in a given field with the volume as a whole providing an excellent introductory text and reference handbook.

Cornelis (Laboratory for Analytical Chemistry, Ghent University, Belgium) brings together chapters covering different aspects of procedures for speciation analysis, from sample collection and storage through sample preparation, principles of separation techniques, and element-specific detection. Other topics covered include electrochemical methods, biosensors for metal ions, radioisotope techniques, and direct solid speciation techniques. Special attention is given to quality assurance and risk assessment, and to legislation related to speciation. The book can be used as an introductory text and reference for those in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, toxicology, and environmental science. Annotation : 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Written by an internationally recognized group of editors and contributors, Handbook of Elemental Speciation, Volume 2 provides a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary presentation of the analytical techniques involved in speciation. Comprehensive coverage of key elements and compounds in situ Addresses the analysis and impact of these elements and compounds, e.g. arsenic, lead, copper, iron, halogens, etc., in food, the environment, clinical and occupational health Detailed methodology and data are reported, as well as regulatory limits Includes general introduction on the impact in these key areas 'Speciation', a word borrowed from the biological sciences, has become a concept in analytical chemistry, expressing the idea that the specific chemical forms of an element should be considered individually.