Chemistry
Instrumental Analysis
Instrumental analysis refers to the use of advanced scientific instruments to identify and quantify the chemical composition of substances. This approach allows for precise measurements and analysis of samples, providing valuable insights into their properties and behavior. Instrumental analysis techniques are widely used in various fields, including research, quality control, and environmental monitoring.
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- SachchidaNand Shukla(Author)
- 2019(Publication Date)
- Arcler Press(Publisher)
An Introduction To Instrumental Methods of Analysis 1 CONTENTS 1.1. Introduction ........................................................................................ 2 1.2. Approaches To Chemical Analysis ....................................................... 4 1.3. Definition of Problem ......................................................................... 6 1.4. Factors Affecting The Problem ............................................................. 7 1.5. Modeling of Method And Plan ......................................................... 10 1.6. Classification of The Instrumental Techniques ................................... 20 1.7. Fundamental Function of Instrumentation ........................................ 23 References ............................................................................................... 28 Introduction to Modern Instrumentation Methods and Techniques 2 1.1. INTRODUCTION Instrumental techniques of chemical analysis nowadays have become the major means of getting information in various areas of science and technology. The speed, low detection limits, high sensitivity, simultaneous detection capabilities and automated functionality of recent instruments, when matched with the classical approaches of analysis, have made this predominance. Professionals solve problems in all science base important decisions and improve their fields with the help of instrumental measurements (Van Hout et al., 2002; Bianchi et al., 2014). As an outcome, all of the scientists are indebted to have the essential understanding of the instruments and their respective applications to accurately and confidently address their needs (Pacenti et al., 2009; 2010; Dugheri et al., 2016). A modern and well-educated scientist is skilled in solving the problems with an analytical methodology and can utilize modern instrumentation for problems solving (Hayes, 1979; Smith, 2000).
eBook - ePubInstrumental Analytical Chemistry
An Introduction
- James W. Robinson, Eileen M. Skelly Frame, George M. Frame II(Authors)
- 2021(Publication Date)
- CRC Press(Publisher)
Concepts of Instrumental Analytical Chemistry 1 DOI: 10.1201/b21879-1 1.1 Introduction: What is Instrumental Analytical Chemistry? Perhaps the most functional definition of analytical chemistry is that it is “the qualitative and quantitative characterization of matter”. The word characterization is used in a very broad sense. It may mean the identification of the chemical compounds or elements present in a sample to answer questions such as “Is there any vitamin E in this shampoo as indicated on the label”? or “Is this white tablet an aspirin tablet”? or “Is this piece of metal iron or nickel”? This type of characterization, to tell us what is present is called qualitative analysis. Qualitative analysis is the identification of one or more chemical species present in a material. Characterization may also mean the determination of how much of a particular compound or element is present in a sample, to answer questions such as “How much acetylsalicylic acid is in this aspirin tablet”? or “How much nickel is in this steel”? This determination of how much of a species is present in a sample is called quantitative analysis. Quantitative analysis is the determination of the amount of a chemical species present in a sample. The chemical species may be an element, compound, or ion. The compound may be organic or inorganic. Characterization can refer to the entire sample (bulk analysis), such as the elemental composition of a piece of steel, or to the surface of a sample (surface analysis), such as the identification of the composition and thickness of the oxide layer that forms on the surface of most metals exposed to air and water. The characterization of a material may go beyond chemical analysis to include structural determination of materials, the measurement of physical properties of a material, and the measurement of physical chemistry parameters like reaction kinetics
eBook - ePub- Thomas J. Bruno, James W. Robinson, George M. Frame II, Eileen M. Skelly Frame(Authors)
- 2023(Publication Date)
- CRC Press(Publisher)
CHAPTER 1 Concepts of Instrumental Analytical ChemistryDOI: 10.1201/9781003188544-11.1 INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY?
Perhaps the most functional definition of analytical chemistry is that it is “the qualitative and quantitative characterization of matter.” The word “characterization” is used in a very broad sense, and this is intentional because it can encompass material properties as well as composition. It may mean the identification of the chemical compounds or elements present in a sample to answer questions such as “Is there any vitamin E in this shampoo as indicated on the label?” or “Is this white tablet an aspirin tablet?” or “Is this piece of metal iron or nickel?” This type of characterization, to tell us what is present, is called qualitative analysis. Qualitative analysis is the identification of one or more chemical species present in a material. Characterization may also mean the determination of how much of a particular compound or element is present in a sample, to answer questions such as “How much acetylsalicylic acid is in this aspirin tablet?” or “How much nickel is in this steel?” This determination of how much of a species is present in a sample is called quantitative analysis. Quantitative analysis is the determination of the exact amount of a chemical species present in a sample. The chemical species may be an element, compound, or ion. The compound may be organic or inorganic. Characterization can refer to the entire sample (bulk analysis), such as the elemental composition of a piece of steel, or to the surface of a sample (surface analysis
eBook - PDF- James W. Robinson, Eileen Skelly Frame, George M. Frame II(Authors)
- 2014(Publication Date)
- CRC Press(Publisher)
1 CHAPTER 1 Concepts of Instrumental Analytical Chemistry 1.1 INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY? Perhaps.the.most.functional.definition.of.analytical.chemistry.is.that.it.is.“the.qualitative.and. quantitative.characterization.of.matter .” .The.word.“characterization”.is.used.in.a.very.broad.sense . . It.may.mean.the.identification.of.the.chemical.compounds.or.elements.present.in.a.sample.to.answer. questions.such.as.“Is.there.any.vitamin.E.in.this.shampoo.as.indicated.on.the.label?”.or.“Is.this. white.tablet.an.aspirin.tablet?”.or.“Is.this.piece.of.metal.iron.or.nickel?”.This.type.of.characteriza-tion,.to.tell.us. what .is.present,.is.called.qualitative.analysis . . Qualitative analysis .is.the.identifica-tion.of.one.or.more.chemical.species.present.in.a.material . .Characterization.may.also.mean.the. determination.of.how.much.of.a.particular.compound.or.element.is.present.in.a.sample,.to.answer. questions.such.as.“How.much.acetylsalicylic.acid.is.in.this.aspirin.tablet?”.or.“How.much.nickel.is. in.this.steel?”.This.determination.of. how much .of.a.species.is.present.in.a.sample.is.called.quantita-tive.analysis . . Quantitative analysis .is.the.determination.of.the.exact.amount.of.a.chemical.species. present.in.a.sample . .The.chemical.species.may.be.an.element,.compound,.or.ion . .The.compound. may.be.organic.or.inorganic . .Characterization.can.refer.to.the.entire.sample.( bulk analysis ),.such.as. the.elemental.composition.of.a.piece.of.steel,.or.to.the.surface.of.a.sample.( surface analysis ),.such. as.the.identification.of.the.composition.and.thickness.of.the.oxide.layer.that.forms.on.the.surface.of. most.metals.exposed.to.air.and.water . .The.characterization.of.a.material.may.go.beyond.chemical. analysis.to.include.structural.determination.of.materials,.the.measurement.of.physical.properties.of. a.material,.and.the.measurement.of.physical.chemistry.parameters.like.reaction.kinetics .
eBook - ePub- John Kenkel(Author)
- 2013(Publication Date)
- CRC Press(Publisher)
Figure 6.1 . Note especially the “carry out the analysis method” box in this figure. In quantitative instrumental analyses, we pay special attention to the calibration of the instrument. Most often, this involves preparing a series of reference standard solutions to be measured by the instrument, and this is followed by the testing of samples.FIGURE 6.1 Steps characteristic of Instrumental Analysis methodology.6.2 Instrumental Analysis Methods
Quantitative Instrumental Analysis mostly involves sophisticated electronic instrumentation that generates an electronic signal(s) that is related to some property of the analyte and proportional to the analyte’s concentration in a solution. In other words, as depicted in Figure 6.2 , the standards and samples are provided to the instrument, the instrument measures the property, the electronic signal is generated, and the desired readout is displayed. A simple example with which you may be familiar is the pH meter. In this case, the pH electrode is immersed into the solution, an electrical signal proportional to the pH of the solution is generated, electronic circuitry converts the signal to a pH value, and the pH is then displayed.Most Instrumental Analysis methods can be classified in one of three general categories: spectroscopy, which uses instruments generally known as a “spectrometers,” chromatography, which uses instruments generally known as “chromatographs” and electroanalytical chemistry. These are the three categories that are emphasized in the remainder of this book. Spectroscopic methods involve the use of light and measure either the amount of light absorbed (absorbance) or the amount of light emitted by solutions of the analyte under certain conditions. Chromatographic methods involve more complex samples in which the analyte is separated from interfering substances using specific instrument components and electronically detected, with the electrical signal generated by any one of a number of detection devices. Electronanalytical methods involve the measurement of a voltage or current resulting from electrodes immersed into the solution. The example of a pH meter mentioned above is an example of an electroanalytical instrument.
eBook - ePubAnalytical Methods in Chemical Analysis
An Introduction
- Shikha Kaushik, Banty Kumar, Shikha Kaushik, Banty Kumar(Authors)
- 2023(Publication Date)
- De Gruyter(Publisher)
Section I: Analytical chemistryChapter 1 Introduction to analytical chemistry
Poonam PipilMukesh Kumar SainiAbstract
Analytical chemistry is an important and applied experimental field of science that has gained immense importance in recent years because of its practical utility. It is the branch of science that employs different instruments and methods for the collection, separation, identification, and quantification of various organic, inorganic, and biological molecules. Analytical chemistry is based not only on chemistry but also on other disciplines such as biology, physics, pharmaceutical, and many fields of technology. This chapter provides information pertinent to basic and important concepts of chemical characterization, that is, qualitative and quantitative analysis, different analytical techniques, and instruments employed for analysis along with their advantages and disadvantages. Analytical techniques such as chromatographic, titrimetric, spectroscopic, electrophoretic, diffraction, and electrochemical methods are used for the quantitative and qualitative analysis of compounds. Analysis of various organic, inorganic, or biochemical compounds is carried out on a specific instrument, and these instruments work on a specific principle. Data obtained from their instrumental techniques help in determining the chemical composition, quantity, and structure of various unknown molecules. Recent developments in automation of analytical instruments have helped the scientific community across the globe in numerous ways and also accelerated the advancement of analytical chemistry techniques.1.1 Analytical chemistry
Analytical chemistry is basically a measurement science comprising powerful tools and methods that are useful in all fields of sciences. It is a branch of chemistry which deals with the methods and techniques employed for the separation, identification, and determination of substances present in a sample. This interdisciplinary branch of science plays an important role in research areas of biochemistry, clinical, agricultural, environmental, pharmaceutical, geology, space science, forensic, manufacturing, and many others (Figure 1.1 ). Its scope is very broad and embraces a wide range of manual, chemical, and instrumental techniques. Both quantitative and qualitative information are required in an analysis. Qualitative analysis gives the information about the identity of the constituent species (the elements or compounds) in a sample whereas quantitative analysis emphasizes on how much of a constituent species or analytes
eBook - ePubCRC Handbook of Basic Tables for Chemical Analysis
Data-Driven Methods and Interpretation
- Thomas J. Bruno, Paris D.N. Svoronos(Authors)
- 2020(Publication Date)
- CRC Press(Publisher)
CHAPTER 1Chemical Analysis Basics
The purpose of this chapter is to provide some fundamental knowledge about chemical analysis, primarily for practitioners in fields outside of research in analytical chemistry. As we have stated in the preface, this book is intended for researchers who must make use of chemical analysis techniques, but whose research areas lie elsewhere. Herein is provided a discussion of some of the major instrumental techniques and also a listing of the most common abbreviations used in analytical chemistry.Some Basic Techniques in Chemical Analysis
The following section provides a very brief description of the major instrumental methods of chemical analysis. Please note that these paragraphs are general and are not meant to convey a comprehensive knowledge on these topics. The reader is referred to one of many excellent texts on instrumental methods of chemical analysis for additional details.SUGGESTED READING
- Skoog, D.A., Holler, F.J., and Crouch, S.R., Principles of Instrumental Analysis , 7th ed., Thomson Brooks/Cole, Belmont, 2018.
- Robinson, J.R., Skelly-Frame, E.M., and Frame, G.M., Undergraduate Instrumental Analysis , 7th ed., CRC Taylor & Francis Group, Boca Raton, FL, 2014.
- Pungor, P. A Practical Guide to Instrumental Analysis , CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, 1994.
- Bruno, T.J. and Svoronos, P.D.N., in CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics , 99th ed., J. Rumble., ed., CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, 2018.
Separation Methods
Gas Chromatography (GC)
A separation method in which the sample or solute is vaporized (usually in a solvent, but sometimes neat or free of solvent) and passed through a medium under the influence of a carrier gas. The medium is called the stationary phase, in contrast to the carrier gas, which is mobile. The most common modern stationary phases are based on open tubular or capillary columns, in which the separation medium coats the inside periphery of a tube (typically tenths of millimeters in inside diameter) that is between 25 and 60 m long. Older media are packed columns, consisting of packed beds, which are still used for gas analysis. In these applications, a solid sorbent is very common, and this is called gas–solid chromatography. Some open tubular columns are available with solid sorbents as well. Interactions of the solute with the separation medium affect the separation of the components of the mixture. A wide variety of detectors are available for general or specific applications. One of the most useful combinations is gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Solutes amenable to analysis by GC are usually of moderate volatility and relative molecular mass, usually not exceeding a relative molecular mass of 400. The most common stationary phases are cross-linked polymers based on dimethyl polysiloxane, the backbone of which can be derivatized with ligands to provide specific interactions. It is also possible to incorporate stereogenic (chiral) stationary phases as well.
eBook - ePub- Peter Ryan(Author)
- 2014(Publication Date)
- Wiley-Blackwell(Publisher)
Appendix IIInstrumental AnalysisEnvironmental geochemistry is characterized by dozens of methods of Instrumental Analysis applied to analysis of concentrations of ions or molecules in solution, of mineral types or compositions, of speciation of trace elements in minerals, of isotopic compositions of minerals, waters or gases, and more. The following section provides some fundamental concepts and applications of Instrumental Analysis in geochemistry. It is not all-inclusive but does provide insight into some common methods.II.1 Analysis of Minerals and Crystal Chemistry
Minerals in soils and sediments are commonly too fine grained to be identified in hand-sized specimens or by standard petrographic microscopes. Instead, their identification and analysis requires high-powered electron microscopy for imaging of crystal forms and diffraction and vibrational spectroscopy for determination of crystallographic structures. Regardless of crystal size, elemental analysis is achieved using approaches that typically measure elemental absorbance, emission, fluorescence or mass. Some methods require destruction of the sample for analysis, particularly those that employ strong acids to dissolve minerals into solution; while these methods require dissolution into an aqueous solution for chemical analysis of solids, their benefit is that they are also capable of determining compositions of natural waters (e.g. in soils, streams, aquifers, seas). Other methods, like electron microscopy, X-ray fluorescence and X-ray diffraction, are capable of analyzing mineral powders and hence are not sample destructive but they are not capable of measuring dissolved ions in water. The following sections present some basic information on analysis of minerals and elements by instrumental methods.
- Mahmood Barbooti(Author)
- 2015(Publication Date)
- Apple Academic Press(Publisher)
24 Environmental Applications of Instrumental Chemical Analysis • It reveals “interactions” of factors. This often proves to be the key to under-standing a process, as you will see in the following case study. 1.7.5 CORRECTION WITH BLANK SOLUTION The presence of a blank solution is essential for calibration methods to correct the measurements from any signal due to nonanalyte components. A successful correc-tion of sample measurements must be based on the right blank solution and calibra-tion. The blank solution must contain all reagents and treated in a similar manner as the sample solution. However, for a more precise analysis, the correction must pay some attention to the shifts that may result from any interaction between the analyte and the reagents. KEYWORDS • Basic tools • Choice of Methods • Data Handling • Qualitative Analysis • Quantitative Analysis • Units REFERENCES 1. Feigel, F., & Anger, V. (1988). Spot Test in Inorganic Analysis, 6 th Ed., Elsevier Science, Ams-terdam. 2. Barbooti, M. M., & El-Sharifi, T. H. (1989). Chemical Evaluation of Crude Oils by Program-med Thermogravimetric Analysis, Thermochim Acta, 153 , 1–10. 3. Kruge, M., & Permanyer, A. (2004). Application of Pyrolysis-GC/MS for Rapid Assessment of Organic Contamination in Sediments from Barcelona Harbor, Organic Geochem, 35(11– 12) , 1395–1408. 4. Barbooti, M. M., Bolzoni, G., Mirza, I. A., Pelosi, M., Barilli, L., Kadhum, R., & Peterlongo, G. (2010). Evaluation of Quality of Drinking Water from Baghdad, Iraq, Sci. World J ., 5(2), 35–46. 5. Barbooti, M. M., Ibraheem, N. K., & Ankosh, A. (2011). Removal Of Nitrogen Dioxide and Sulfur Dioxide from Air Streams by Absorption in Urea Solution , J. Environmental Protecti-on , 2 , 175–185. 6. Mottola, H. A. (1988). Kinetic aspects of Analytical Chemistry, 97 , in “Chemical Analysis”, Winefordner, J. D., Kolthoff, I. M., Eds. Wiley Interscience, New York.
eBook - ePubEnvironmental Trace Analysis
Techniques and Applications
- John R. Dean(Author)
- 2013(Publication Date)
- Wiley(Publisher)
12 Instrumental Techniques for Environmental Trace Analysis12.1 Introduction
A wide range of analytical techniques are, and have been, used for the determination of trace inorganic and organic analytes in environmental matrices. In this chapter, which needs to be considered alongside the knowledge gained in the previous chapters, the operation and function of a wide range of instrumental techniques are described.12.2 Environmental Inorganic Analysis
A whole range of analytical techniques are available to determine the concentration of trace inorganics in a variety of sample matrices. The main techniques can be classified as being based on atomic spectroscopy, X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. This section will highlight the important instrumental aspects of each technique as well as providing invaluable information on their applicability for trace analysis.12.2.1 Atomic Spectroscopy
Atomic spectroscopic techniques can be considered to include atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), atomic emission spectroscopy (AES) and atomic fluorescence spectroscopy (AFS). Perhaps the most commonly encountered technique in the teaching laboratory is atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS ).The main generic components of an atomic absorption spectrometer are a radiation source, an atomisation cell, a method of wavelength selection and a detector (Figure 12.1a ). The radiation source, that is a hollow cathode lamp, generates a characteristic narrow line emission of a selected metal (Figure 12.1b
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