Fundamentals of Environmental Sampling and Analysis, Chunlong (Carl) Zhang, A John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Publication, ISBN: 978-0-471097-4

摘要

A major objective of environmental chemists is to produce reliable and defensible data. The sampling and the analytical procedure are two crucial steps on which depends the quality of the data produced. No matter what the target compounds are, the sampling planning and the analysis have to adhere to a strict quality assurance quality control protocol to produce the most accurate and precise measurements. Extensive and widespread information in the published literature exist on different compounds (organic and inorganic) and matrices (soil, air, water and snow), but often it is difficult for beginners or skilled environmental professionals to comprehend the needed content. This book gives an excellent contribution to the understanding of the fundamentals of environmental sampling and analysis including basic analytical and organic chemistry, statistics, hy-drogeology and environmental regulations relevant to sampling and analysis. A detailed explanation of the principles and the theories behind every sampling and analytical methodology is given with clarity and simplicity more than a listing of guidance and procedures to follow. This book is a unique reference for a large audience from students to environmental scientist at different stage of their work.