Fundamentals of Environmental Sampling and Analysis

Chunlong Zhang

• Publisher: Wiley
• Year: 2024
• Print ISBN: 9781119778561
• eBook ISBN: 9781119778592
• Edition: 2
• Topic: Physical Sciences
• Subtopic: Organic Chemistry

Fundamentals of Environmental Sampling and Analysis

A fully reworked and updated introduction to the fundamentals and applications of environmental sampling and analysis

Environmental sampling and analysis are essential components of environmental data acquisition and scientific research. The acquisition of reliable data with respect to proper sampling, chemical and instrumental methodology, and QA/QC is a critical precursor to all environmental work. No would-be environmental scientist, engineer, or policymaker can succeed without an understanding of how to correctly acquire, assess and use credible data.

Fundamentals of Environmental Sampling and Analysis, 2nd edition provides this understanding, with a comprehensive survey of the theory and applications of these critical sampling and analytical tools. The field of environmental research has expanded greatly since the publication of the first edition, and this book has been completely rewritten to reflect the latest studies and technological developments. The resulting mix of theory and practice will continue to serve as the standard introduction to the subject.

Readers of the second edition of Fundamentals of Environmental Sampling and Analysis will also find:

• Three new chapters and numerous expanded sections on topics of emerging environmental concerns
• Detailed discussion of subjects including passive sampling, Raman spectroscopy, non-targeted mass spectroscopic analysis, and many more
• Over 500 sample problems and solutions along with other supplementary instructional materials

Fundamentals of Environmental Sampling and Analysis is ideal for students of environmental science and engineering as well as professionals and regulators for whom reliable environmental data through sampling and analysis is critical.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Table of Contents
• List of Case Studies
• List of Boxes
• Preface
• New in the Second Edition
• About the Author
• Whom This Book Is Written For
• To the Instructor
• Acknowledgments
• List of Symbols
• 1 Introduction to Environmental Data Acquisition
• 2 Basics of Analytical and Organic Chemistry
• 3 Basics of Environmental Data Validation and Analysis
• 4 Environmental Sampling Design
• 5 Environmental Sampling Techniques
• 6 Methodology and Quality Assurance/Quality Control of Environmental Analysis
• 7 Wet Chemical and Field Methods for Common Environmental Parameters
• 8 Fundamentals of Sample Preparation for Environmental Analysis
• 9 Molecular Spectroscopic Methods in Environmental Analysis
• 10 Atomic Spectroscopy for Metal Analysis
• 11 Chromatographic Methods for Environmental Analysis
• 12 Electrochemical Methods for Environmental Analysis
• 13 Mass Spectrometry in Environmental Analysis
• 14 Other Instrumental Methods in Environmental Analysis
• Appendix A: Common Abbreviations and Acronyms
• Appendix B1: National Primary Drinking Water Regulations
• Appendix B2: National Ambient Air Quality Standards
• Appendix C: Structures and Properties of Important Organic Pollutants
• Appendix D1: Standard Normal Cumulative Probabilities
• Appendix D2: Percentiles of Student’s t Distribution
• Appendix D3: Critical Values for the F-Distribution
• Appendix E: Required Containers, Preservation Techniques, and Holding Times
• Appendix F: Answers to Selected Questions and Problems
• Appendix G: Periodic Table
• Index
• End User License Agreement