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Chelates in analytical chemistry. A collection of monographs. Volume 5
BOOK
RE’L’IF.\VS
399
A briefdescription is presented for preparing the specimens by this technique. This is aimed at the experienced technician since the procedure is not presented in great detail. Twelve general references are supplied so that the novice in the field can acquaint himself with the present state of this art. The text is the first on the subject which presents the theory and practice of freeze-etch histology. For this reason, it should be available in libraries wherever histology is practiced, such as medical schools, hospitals. and universities. It is a valuable source book for those teaching biology and histology. since the magnificent and detailed half-tones would serve to lend interest to lectures on these subjects, if the book is used with a reflecting projector.
The Mammalian + 352 pp. $29.75.
Fetus. Edited by E. S. E. HAFEL. Thomas. Springfield,
ill., 1975. xiv
In December 1973 a symposium was held to dedicate the foundation of the C. S. Mott Center for Human Growth and Development at Wayne State University, School of Medicine. This volume is based upon the 17 papers presented at that occasion. The papers are divided into four sections: Perinatal Physiology, Nutrition and Fetal Growth and Development, Intrauterine Diagnosis and Methodology, Anomalies of Fetal Development. Each of the individual chapters has a substantial reference list and there is an index at the end of the volume. This latter appears a bit skimpy. There is a surprising amount of information of interest to a chemist in terms of chemistry: for example, a discussion of the use of radiolabeled microspheres to measure cardiac output. particularly in monitoring the fetal circulation in rrtero. There is a report of studies of various hemoglobin molecular types used in the analysis of early fetal deaths. Measurements of the effects of fetal insulin and glucose on fetal development and the relationship of ketone bodies are given as well as general metabolism studies. The analysis of amniotic fluid is included. Techniques for the rapid. safe. and accurate intrauterine diagnosis of genetic defects are being constantly developed and over 50 diseases and methods of detection are cited. Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) was studied as a marker in fetal distress by means of radioimmunoassay (RIA). This is not a book likely to be found on many chemists’ shelves, possibly because the title does not give much hint of contents of interest to the chemist.
Chelates in Analytical Chemistry. A Collection of Monographs. Volume 5. Edited by H. A. FLASCHK.~ .~ND A. J. BARNARD. JR. Dekker. New York/Basel. 1976. xiii + 328 pp., $36..(0. There are two main sections of this volume, the first of which is entitled “EDTA and Other Aminopolycarboxylic Acids as Chromogenic Agents.” The second is entitled “Aromatic Ortho-Dihydroxy Compounds as Reagents for Inorganic Analysis.” F. Bermejo-Martinez is the author of the first section and B. W. Budesinsky and Keith E.
400
BOOK
REVIEWS
Curtis are the co-authors of the second section. All three authors are well qualified to cover their respective subjects. The EDTA section is divided into four parts, namely, “The Basis of the Chromogenic Use of Chelons,” ” Application of EDTA and Other Chelons in the Photometric Determination of Elements (and Amines and Anions),” ” Photometric Determination of EDTA Using Metal Complexes,” and “Chelons as Chromogenic Agents in Qualitative Analysis.” The section is rich in absorbance plots, as well as some useful tables. The author discusses the subject in connection with 27 elements, amines. and anions. Procedures are given, sometimes more than one for an element. as. for example. nine in the case of iron. Two hundred and sixty-six references are cited. The section on the o-dihydroxy compounds includes 66 substances and/or types. The material is presented in review fashion, no procedures being included. The section concludes with a table which occupies I4 pages. It lists the metals, reagents used for each, the pH, A,,,, molar absorbance, range over which Beer’s law holds, masking separation and/or extraction, interferences, and references. In all, 398 references are cited in this section. Incidently, this long table breaks the two-paragraph section entitled “LXVIII. Conclusion and Future Prospects.” which is confusing to the reader. This is no reflection on the authors, but on the printer. The book brings together an enormous amount of information on the subject and should be of great value to analysts working in this field.
Spectrophotometric Determination of Elements. By Z\ c;hrt’\ I M\R( ZFNKO (Translation Editor. CA~WROX G. R;\bis.+l), In the Ellis Horwood Series in Analytical Chemistry. Edited by R. A. CHALLILKS. Halsted Press, Division of Wiley, New York, 1976. xi + 643 pp. $S5.00. The book is divided into two parts. the first of which treats principles and the practice of spectrophotometric analysis, reagents, and preconcentration and separation ofelements. The second part, occupying five-sixths of the book, deals with methods of separation and determination of individual elements-66 plus lanthanides. The treatment of each element is termed a chapter, the end of which contains many references, over 6000 in all up to the end of 1973. Of particular value is the coverage of Russian and East European literature. The author has placed at the reader’s command a world of information concerning the field, making it a very worthwhile addition to one’s library in spite of the high cost.
The Analysis of Organic Materials. An International Series of Monographs. Edited by R. BFKIIFK A\D D. M. W. A~~~RsoK. Aldehydes-Photometric Analysis. Volume 3. By Et-c:r-ht S.~wicrci AUI) C-\KOI.E R. S*wi(.ki. Academic Press. New York. 1976. xiv + 341 pp. $26.75 (LlO.80). This is the first of a set of five volumes (Volumes 3-7) of the Series “AldehydesPhotometric Analysis” and is rich in information. It is just what one would expect from the Sawickis. This reviewer recommends it most highly.
RE’L’IF.\VS
399
A briefdescription is presented for preparing the specimens by this technique. This is aimed at the experienced technician since the procedure is not presented in great detail. Twelve general references are supplied so that the novice in the field can acquaint himself with the present state of this art. The text is the first on the subject which presents the theory and practice of freeze-etch histology. For this reason, it should be available in libraries wherever histology is practiced, such as medical schools, hospitals. and universities. It is a valuable source book for those teaching biology and histology. since the magnificent and detailed half-tones would serve to lend interest to lectures on these subjects, if the book is used with a reflecting projector.
The Mammalian + 352 pp. $29.75.
Fetus. Edited by E. S. E. HAFEL. Thomas. Springfield,
ill., 1975. xiv
In December 1973 a symposium was held to dedicate the foundation of the C. S. Mott Center for Human Growth and Development at Wayne State University, School of Medicine. This volume is based upon the 17 papers presented at that occasion. The papers are divided into four sections: Perinatal Physiology, Nutrition and Fetal Growth and Development, Intrauterine Diagnosis and Methodology, Anomalies of Fetal Development. Each of the individual chapters has a substantial reference list and there is an index at the end of the volume. This latter appears a bit skimpy. There is a surprising amount of information of interest to a chemist in terms of chemistry: for example, a discussion of the use of radiolabeled microspheres to measure cardiac output. particularly in monitoring the fetal circulation in rrtero. There is a report of studies of various hemoglobin molecular types used in the analysis of early fetal deaths. Measurements of the effects of fetal insulin and glucose on fetal development and the relationship of ketone bodies are given as well as general metabolism studies. The analysis of amniotic fluid is included. Techniques for the rapid. safe. and accurate intrauterine diagnosis of genetic defects are being constantly developed and over 50 diseases and methods of detection are cited. Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) was studied as a marker in fetal distress by means of radioimmunoassay (RIA). This is not a book likely to be found on many chemists’ shelves, possibly because the title does not give much hint of contents of interest to the chemist.
Chelates in Analytical Chemistry. A Collection of Monographs. Volume 5. Edited by H. A. FLASCHK.~ .~ND A. J. BARNARD. JR. Dekker. New York/Basel. 1976. xiii + 328 pp., $36..(0. There are two main sections of this volume, the first of which is entitled “EDTA and Other Aminopolycarboxylic Acids as Chromogenic Agents.” The second is entitled “Aromatic Ortho-Dihydroxy Compounds as Reagents for Inorganic Analysis.” F. Bermejo-Martinez is the author of the first section and B. W. Budesinsky and Keith E.
400
BOOK
REVIEWS
Curtis are the co-authors of the second section. All three authors are well qualified to cover their respective subjects. The EDTA section is divided into four parts, namely, “The Basis of the Chromogenic Use of Chelons,” ” Application of EDTA and Other Chelons in the Photometric Determination of Elements (and Amines and Anions),” ” Photometric Determination of EDTA Using Metal Complexes,” and “Chelons as Chromogenic Agents in Qualitative Analysis.” The section is rich in absorbance plots, as well as some useful tables. The author discusses the subject in connection with 27 elements, amines. and anions. Procedures are given, sometimes more than one for an element. as. for example. nine in the case of iron. Two hundred and sixty-six references are cited. The section on the o-dihydroxy compounds includes 66 substances and/or types. The material is presented in review fashion, no procedures being included. The section concludes with a table which occupies I4 pages. It lists the metals, reagents used for each, the pH, A,,,, molar absorbance, range over which Beer’s law holds, masking separation and/or extraction, interferences, and references. In all, 398 references are cited in this section. Incidently, this long table breaks the two-paragraph section entitled “LXVIII. Conclusion and Future Prospects.” which is confusing to the reader. This is no reflection on the authors, but on the printer. The book brings together an enormous amount of information on the subject and should be of great value to analysts working in this field.
Spectrophotometric Determination of Elements. By Z\ c;hrt’\ I M\R( ZFNKO (Translation Editor. CA~WROX G. R;\bis.+l), In the Ellis Horwood Series in Analytical Chemistry. Edited by R. A. CHALLILKS. Halsted Press, Division of Wiley, New York, 1976. xi + 643 pp. $S5.00. The book is divided into two parts. the first of which treats principles and the practice of spectrophotometric analysis, reagents, and preconcentration and separation ofelements. The second part, occupying five-sixths of the book, deals with methods of separation and determination of individual elements-66 plus lanthanides. The treatment of each element is termed a chapter, the end of which contains many references, over 6000 in all up to the end of 1973. Of particular value is the coverage of Russian and East European literature. The author has placed at the reader’s command a world of information concerning the field, making it a very worthwhile addition to one’s library in spite of the high cost.
The Analysis of Organic Materials. An International Series of Monographs. Edited by R. BFKIIFK A\D D. M. W. A~~~RsoK. Aldehydes-Photometric Analysis. Volume 3. By Et-c:r-ht S.~wicrci AUI) C-\KOI.E R. S*wi(.ki. Academic Press. New York. 1976. xiv + 341 pp. $26.75 (LlO.80). This is the first of a set of five volumes (Volumes 3-7) of the Series “AldehydesPhotometric Analysis” and is rich in information. It is just what one would expect from the Sawickis. This reviewer recommends it most highly.