Includes index. Includes bibliographical references and index.

Getting organised for useful analytical results -- The sampling plan, sample collection and preparation -- Planning to work in the laboratory -- Weights and measures -- Digestion and extraction -- Determinations -- Literature -- Safety data for reagents. The aim of this book is to provide basic training in the whole analytical process for students of chemistry, plant science, food science, biology and agriculture, demonstrating why analysis is necessary and how to take samples, before they attempt to carry out any analysis in the laboratory.