Analytical Chemistry starts by defining the analytical approach in terms of a framework for dealing with problems. It then looks at sampling. The chapter that follows is about sample preparation. The text moves on after that to look at instrument measurement techniques. There follows a chapter on calibration and quantitation. The text also considers reference materials and standards. Next, it looks at sampling error. Finally, the book considers method validation and quality assurance.
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T. P. Softley
Atomic Spectra starts off by looking at quantum mechanics and the relationship of quantum mechanics with light. The next chapter considers the structure and spectrum of the hydrogen atoms. The text also covers the spectrum of the helium atom. Finally, the text examines the spectra of many-electron atoms.
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Richard R Wayne
Chemical Instrumentation introduces chemists to some of the building blocks and devices that make up the most important instruments used in industry and research. Instrumentation, often of a highly sophisticated kind, lies behind many of the most interesting aspects of contemporary chemistry. Some techniques—such as NMR—owe their existence to electronic instrumentation; others have been made simpler, more reliable, and more precise. Yet undergraduates reading chemistry often have only the most rudimentary understanding to be performed. Simple measuring devices are discussed before the introduction of the constituent elements of more complex devices, and emphasis is given to the enhancement of signal-to-noise ratios, which often lies at the heart of some of the most demanding measurements in the chemical sciences.
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Christopher M. A. Brett and Ana Maria Oliveira Brett
Electroanalysis introduces the techniques and areas of application of modern electroanalysis, which has a particularly important role within current environmental concerns, both in the laboratory and in the field. The text begins by describing the basic principles of the necessary electrochemistry and then moves on to electrochemical sensors and their mode of functioning. Potentiometric sensors are described, including many types of selective electrode. Following this, amperometric and voltametric sensors are discussed together with the various instrumentation and electrode modification strategies to enhance sensitivity and selectivity. A final chapter shows the range of applications of modern electroanalysis, with particular emphasis on trace species, and indicates future trends.
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Richard G Compton and Giles H W Sanders
Electrode Potentials provides an introduction to the science of equilibrium electrochemistry, specifically addressing the topics of electrode potentials and their applications. It builds on a knowledge of elementary thermodynamics by giving the reader an appreciation of the origin of electrode potentials, and shows how these are used to deduce a wealth of chemically important information and data such as equilibrium constants; the free energy, enthalpy and entropy changes of chemical reactions; activity coefficients; and the selective sensing of ions. The emphasis throughout is on understanding the foundations of the subject and how it may be used to study problems of chemical interest.
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Victor Chechik, Emma Carter, and Damien Murphy
Electron Paramagnetic Resonance starts off with an overview of electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy. The first chapter presents the theory of continuous wave (CW) EPR spectroscopy. The text then goes on to look at experimental methods in CW EPR and isotropic EPR spectra of organic radicals. It also examines anisotropic EPR spectra in the solid state and transition metal ions and inorganic radicals. The last few chapters look at systems with multiple unpaired electrons, linewidth of EPR spectra, and advanced EPR techniques.
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Simon Duckett, Bruce Gilbert, and Martin Cockett
Foundations of Molecular Structure Determination begins with an overview of the topic and an examination of energy levels and the electromagnetic spectrum. The next chapter covers rotational and vibrational spectroscopy. There follows a chapter looking at electronic (ultraviolet-visible) absorption spectroscopy. The text also discusses nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. The final two chapters cover mass spectrometry and X-ray diffraction and related methods.
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Alan K. Brisdon
Inorganic Spectroscopic Methods provides an introduction to common spectroscopic techniques and interpretation of spectra, and their application to inorganic-based systems. The approach taken is aimed at the application of the techniques and interpretation of the spectra obtained. Beginning with an introductory description of electromagnetic radiation and its interaction with matter, each subsequent chapter covers the physical basis of related spectroscopic methods (vibrational, resonance, UV-visible spectroscopy, mass spectrometry) and their applications typical in inorganic compounds. The final chapter offers an integrated approach to the identification of unknown materials—putting together the techniques discussed.
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Robert M. Granger, Hank M. Yochum, Jill N. Granger, Karl D. Sienerth, Robert M. Granger, Hank M. Yochum, Jill N. Granger, and Karl D. Sienerth
Instrumental Analysis XE
begins by presenting the analyst's toolbox. The next chapter covers quantum mechanics and spectroscopy. Other topics include optics, instrumental electronics, signals and noise and signal processing, molecular ultraviolet and visible spectroscopy, and atomic absorption spectroscopy. The text then goes on to cover luminescence spectroscopy, atomic emission spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and raman spectroscopy. There are also chapters on mass spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and liquid chromatography. Next, there are chapters on gas chromatography and electrophoresis. Finally, the text looks at potentiometry and probes and statistical data analysis.
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Laurence M. Harwood and Timothy D.W. Claridge
Introduction to Organic Spectroscopy aims to provide an understanding of spectroscopic techniques in the analysis of chemical structures. The book starts with an introduction to the theory. It then looks at ultra violet-visible spectroscopy. Next it considers infrared spectroscopy. Then it considers nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy in basic terms and then in more detail. The last chapter is about mass spectrometry.
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James McCullagh and Neil Oldham
Mass Spectrometry firstly introduces this topic. The next chapter looks at methods of ionization. Chapter 3 covers methods of mass analysis. The next chapter looks at resolution, accurate mass, and sensitivity. Then the text turns to look at tandem mass spectrometry. It also offers an interpretation of mass spectra and separation techniques and qualifications. Finally, the text looks at mass spectrometry applications.
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John M. Brown
Molecular Spectroscopy provides an introduction to the spectroscopy of diatomic molecules. Following a general introduction to the subject, the second chapter lays out the essential quantum mechanical tools required to understand spectroscopy. The following chapter uses this quantum mechanical framework to establish the selection rules which govern spectroscopic transitions. Chapters 4–7 describe the various branches of spectroscopy covered by the book; rotational, rotational—vibrational, Raman, and electronic spectroscopy. Quantum mechanics is used to derive formulae for the various energy levels involved and for the relative intensities of different types of transition. From these, the appearances of the different types of spectra are derived. The molecular parameters on which these spectra depend are defined and the structural information which can be derived from these is discussed.
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Jonathan A. Iggo and Konstantin V. Luzyanin
NMR Spectroscopy in Inorganic Chemistry offers a non-mathematical grounding in the physics of NMR spectroscopy and explores why the spectra look the way they do, providing a useful collection of NMR examples and trends in NMR parameters from inorganic chemistry. The first chapter covers the fundamentals. The second chapter looks at structure determination. The third chapter covers dynamic processes and NMR. The last chapter is about the solid state.
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P. J. Hore, J. A. Jones, and S. Wimperis
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P. J. Hore
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance begins with an introduction to what nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) is and how it is used in various areas of science. It then moves on to look at chemical shifts. Next, it examines spin-spin coupling. There follows a chapter on chemical exchange. The next chapter is concerned with spin relaxation. The final chapter covers nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) experiments.
