Revised edition of: Analytical chemistry handbook / John A. Dean. c1995. Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preliminary operations of analysis. -- Preliminary separation methods. -- Statistics in chemical analysis. -- Gravimetric and volumetric analysis. -- Chromatographic methods. -- Electronic absorption and luminescence spectroscopy. -- Infrared and Raman spectroscopy. -- Atomic spectroscopy. -- X-ray methods. -- Mass spectrometry. -- Radiochemical methods. -- Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and electron spin resonance. -- Magnetic susceptibility. -- Electroanalytical methods. -- Thermal analysis. -- Optical activity and rotary dispersion. -- Refractometry. -- Elemental analysis of organic compounds. -- Determination of functional groups in organic compounds. -- Analysis of pesticides and herbicides. -- Analysis of trace pollutants in the environment. -- Air analysis. -- Mineral analysis. -- Methods for the determination of water in gases, liquids, and solids. -- Appendix: Symbols, abbreviations, and definitions. A useful resource for the analytical chemist. It features worked examples, troubleshooting tips, and numerous tables and charts. It includes three major chapters on Analysis of Indoor Air, Analysis of Pesticides and Analysis of Trace Metals.