Analytical Chemistry: A Practical Approach

The field of analytical chemistry is concerned with the separation, identification and quantification of matter. It consists of a diverse range of methods, such as classical wet chemical methods and instrumental methods. Separation methods of extraction, precipitation and distillation are qualitative classical methods. Identification is generally achieved on the basis of differences in melting point, color, odor, boiling point, reactivity or radioactivity. Instrumental methods separate samples using electrophoresis, chromatography or field flow fractionation. Analytical chemistry also emphasizes on chemometrics, improvements in experimental design and creation of new measurement tools. Analytical chemistry has applications in medicine, forensics, science and engineering. This field also plays an important role in the development of nanotechnology. This book provides significant information of this discipline to help develop a good understanding of analytical chemistry and related fields. It is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex advancements in this field. This book is a complete source of knowledge on the present status of this important field.