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Inductively coupled plasmas in analytical atomic spectrometry.
Analytica Chimica Acta, 212 (1988) 359-367 Elsevier Science Publishers B.V., Amsterdam -
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Book Reviews Konrad Grob, On-column Injection in Capillary Gas Chromatography. Basic Technique; Retention Gaps; Solvent Effects. Hiithig, Heidelberg, 1987 (ISBN 3-7785-1551-9). xx + 591 pp. Price DM 188.00. This is an ideal companion to Glob’s previous book on split and splitless injection in capillary gas chromatography. The volume is divided into three parts. Part A deals with the basic techniques of on-column injection including conventional and high temperature methods. In addition, there are sizeable chapters which give good coverage of injector design, band broadening in space and the problems and effects of deposition of involatile sample by-products in the column and how to deal with them. Part B deals with the practical problems created by undesirable solvent effects, and various techniques are described for overcoming the peak distortions. A chapter is also devoted to the peak broadening of solutes eluted before the solvent. In Part C, retention gap techniques are thoroughly covered in nine chapters crammed with valuable experimental details and chromatographic conditions employed in these techniques. The book is a useful source reference text and a laboratory manual. It is extremely easy to read because of the interesting layout of the manuscript. Summarized technical instructions or guidelines are highlighted in grey, although there are a few minor misprints in the list on page viii in the introduction of these guidelines. The use of headings in wide page margins and bold type in the text also help make the book very readable. In general, diagrams of instrumental components are clear but a few of the chromatograms have been over-reduced from the original references so that accompanying lettering has become difficult to read. A copy of this up-to-date text should be available in all analytical laboratories engaged in modern gas chromatography as there is something of value for the experienced worker as well as the beginner in on-column injection in capillary gas chromatography. T.J. Cardwell Akbar Montaser and D.W. Golightly (Eds.), Inductively Coupled Plasmas in Analytical Atomic Spectrometry. VCH, Weinheim, 1987 (ISBN 3-527-265295). xxiii+660 pp. Price DM 215.00. *
The use of plasmas, especially of the inductively-coupledvariety, is undoubtedly the fastest growing area in inorganic analysis. This is reflected not only by the proliferation of instrumentation and papers, but also, recently, in the
production of books on the subject. The present text, with a Foreword by Fassel, comprises 16 extensive chapters written by the foremost practitioners in their fields (including Greenfield, Strasheim, Thompson, Zander, Edelson, Haraguchi, Omenetto, Winefordner, Horlick, Caruso, de Galan, Ohls and Keliher ). The book begins by comparing the inductively-coupled plasma (ICP) with other plasmas. There follow discussions of basic atomic emission spectroscopy and its instrumentation, fundamentals of ICPs, generators, torches and sample introduction systems, analytical performance, spectral interference and line selection, and high resolution spectroscopy. Atomic fluorescence (but not atomic absorption) and mass spectrometry with an ICP are described, as are liquid, solid and gaseous sample introduction. Low-gas-flow torches are also described, together with the use of alternative plasma gases, and an overview of applications. The book concludes with a list of prominent spectral lines, and a subject index. This is a well-produced, balanced and widely embracing account of ICP atomic spectroscopy. It provides an immense amount of information, generally up to the beginning of 1986, that will be of great use to all actual and intending practitioners, at a level that compares favourably with existing texts. Alan Townshend D.E. Kramer and J. Liston (Eds. ), Seufoocl Quality Determinatiorz. Elsevier, Amsterdam, 1987 (ISBN 0-444-42895X). xii+ 677 pp. Price Dfl. 395.00/ $192.75. This volume is a comprehensive account of an international symposium (held in 1986 in Anchorage, USA) where the intention was to realise quality measurements of international status and so allow standards to be harmonised worldwide for seafood products. The papers presented (mainly from N. America) are arranged in nine sections comprising instrumental measurements (79 pp.); sensory evaluation (56 pp.); chemical and biochemical indices (109 pp.); microbial evaluation (72 pp.); public health hazards (69 pp.); shelf-life assessment (63 pp.); nutritional aspects (90 pp.); consumer perceptions (47 pp. ) and seafood quality standards (80 pp.). With the emphasis on stored and processed seafoods, the relevance to N. America and Europe is clearly indicated but otherwise there is little further direct international emphasis. However, the considerations underlying the need for seafood quality standards in relation to international trade are clearly evident for all aspiring countries. The chemical, physical, biochemical and microbial changes of relevance to seafoods are thoroughly discussed in relation to the selection of the appropriate analytical method. Nutritional and consumer aspects are emphasised in connection with any future increase in seafood consumption in a detailed and comprehensive manner. In such a wide-ranging volume the lack of an index is to be regretted. How-
359 Printed in The Netherlands
Book Reviews Konrad Grob, On-column Injection in Capillary Gas Chromatography. Basic Technique; Retention Gaps; Solvent Effects. Hiithig, Heidelberg, 1987 (ISBN 3-7785-1551-9). xx + 591 pp. Price DM 188.00. This is an ideal companion to Glob’s previous book on split and splitless injection in capillary gas chromatography. The volume is divided into three parts. Part A deals with the basic techniques of on-column injection including conventional and high temperature methods. In addition, there are sizeable chapters which give good coverage of injector design, band broadening in space and the problems and effects of deposition of involatile sample by-products in the column and how to deal with them. Part B deals with the practical problems created by undesirable solvent effects, and various techniques are described for overcoming the peak distortions. A chapter is also devoted to the peak broadening of solutes eluted before the solvent. In Part C, retention gap techniques are thoroughly covered in nine chapters crammed with valuable experimental details and chromatographic conditions employed in these techniques. The book is a useful source reference text and a laboratory manual. It is extremely easy to read because of the interesting layout of the manuscript. Summarized technical instructions or guidelines are highlighted in grey, although there are a few minor misprints in the list on page viii in the introduction of these guidelines. The use of headings in wide page margins and bold type in the text also help make the book very readable. In general, diagrams of instrumental components are clear but a few of the chromatograms have been over-reduced from the original references so that accompanying lettering has become difficult to read. A copy of this up-to-date text should be available in all analytical laboratories engaged in modern gas chromatography as there is something of value for the experienced worker as well as the beginner in on-column injection in capillary gas chromatography. T.J. Cardwell Akbar Montaser and D.W. Golightly (Eds.), Inductively Coupled Plasmas in Analytical Atomic Spectrometry. VCH, Weinheim, 1987 (ISBN 3-527-265295). xxiii+660 pp. Price DM 215.00. *
The use of plasmas, especially of the inductively-coupledvariety, is undoubtedly the fastest growing area in inorganic analysis. This is reflected not only by the proliferation of instrumentation and papers, but also, recently, in the
production of books on the subject. The present text, with a Foreword by Fassel, comprises 16 extensive chapters written by the foremost practitioners in their fields (including Greenfield, Strasheim, Thompson, Zander, Edelson, Haraguchi, Omenetto, Winefordner, Horlick, Caruso, de Galan, Ohls and Keliher ). The book begins by comparing the inductively-coupled plasma (ICP) with other plasmas. There follow discussions of basic atomic emission spectroscopy and its instrumentation, fundamentals of ICPs, generators, torches and sample introduction systems, analytical performance, spectral interference and line selection, and high resolution spectroscopy. Atomic fluorescence (but not atomic absorption) and mass spectrometry with an ICP are described, as are liquid, solid and gaseous sample introduction. Low-gas-flow torches are also described, together with the use of alternative plasma gases, and an overview of applications. The book concludes with a list of prominent spectral lines, and a subject index. This is a well-produced, balanced and widely embracing account of ICP atomic spectroscopy. It provides an immense amount of information, generally up to the beginning of 1986, that will be of great use to all actual and intending practitioners, at a level that compares favourably with existing texts. Alan Townshend D.E. Kramer and J. Liston (Eds. ), Seufoocl Quality Determinatiorz. Elsevier, Amsterdam, 1987 (ISBN 0-444-42895X). xii+ 677 pp. Price Dfl. 395.00/ $192.75. This volume is a comprehensive account of an international symposium (held in 1986 in Anchorage, USA) where the intention was to realise quality measurements of international status and so allow standards to be harmonised worldwide for seafood products. The papers presented (mainly from N. America) are arranged in nine sections comprising instrumental measurements (79 pp.); sensory evaluation (56 pp.); chemical and biochemical indices (109 pp.); microbial evaluation (72 pp.); public health hazards (69 pp.); shelf-life assessment (63 pp.); nutritional aspects (90 pp.); consumer perceptions (47 pp. ) and seafood quality standards (80 pp.). With the emphasis on stored and processed seafoods, the relevance to N. America and Europe is clearly indicated but otherwise there is little further direct international emphasis. However, the considerations underlying the need for seafood quality standards in relation to international trade are clearly evident for all aspiring countries. The chemical, physical, biochemical and microbial changes of relevance to seafoods are thoroughly discussed in relation to the selection of the appropriate analytical method. Nutritional and consumer aspects are emphasised in connection with any future increase in seafood consumption in a detailed and comprehensive manner. In such a wide-ranging volume the lack of an index is to be regretted. How-