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Experiments in modern methods of chemical analysis
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Eqberimennts in Modern Methods of Chemical Aszalysis, New York, 1968,v + 135 pp., price % 1.18.0.
edited
by R. L. PECSOIC, Wiley,
This spiral-bound paper-backed edition is the laboratory manual for use by elementary classes in organic and biochemistry in the University of California, Los Angeles, It is used in conjunction with a text for the lecture part of the course .?k?odern Meth,ods of ClzemicaL Analysis by R. L. PECSOK AND L. D. SI-IIEL~S. The experiments are divided into three sections. The first section contains basic experiments in separation techniques including extraction, distillation, crystallisation, GLC, TLC and column chromatography. The second section gives the student experience in the interpretation of infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectra. The third group of experiments presents a fundamental approach to equilibrium studies in aqueous and non-aqueous systems. The instructions given for each experiment are very full and explicit. The very few printing errors may not be obvious to a student. The student who completes all the experiments will then have had experience of a wide selection of the modern techniques that are so helpful in separation and structure determination. For example, in chromatography he will have used GLC, TLC, PC, ion exchange and gel filtration. Also, these methods have been presented, not in isolation, but integrated with a variety of other techniques. The reviewer cannot agree with the author’s statement given in the preface that “elementary analytical chemistry is no longer an exercise in patience, perseverance and strict attention to detail”, This is poor advice to a student! The author has presented a novel approach to the teaching of analytical chemistry. Although, on glancing through the contents, the experiments may seem to be oriented more towards biochemistry, all organic and physical chemistry lecturers. who organise laboratory courses will find that this manual will repay careful study. De;bartnzed of Chemistry, Paisley of Technologv (Great B&ah) J. C?tYO??ZUtO~., 3s (rg6S)
414
College
G. R.
JAMIESOX
Book
JOURNAL
OF
CHROMATOGRAPHY
Reviews
Eqberimennts in Modern Methods of Chemical Aszalysis, New York, 1968,v + 135 pp., price % 1.18.0.
edited
by R. L. PECSOIC, Wiley,
This spiral-bound paper-backed edition is the laboratory manual for use by elementary classes in organic and biochemistry in the University of California, Los Angeles, It is used in conjunction with a text for the lecture part of the course .?k?odern Meth,ods of ClzemicaL Analysis by R. L. PECSOK AND L. D. SI-IIEL~S. The experiments are divided into three sections. The first section contains basic experiments in separation techniques including extraction, distillation, crystallisation, GLC, TLC and column chromatography. The second section gives the student experience in the interpretation of infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectra. The third group of experiments presents a fundamental approach to equilibrium studies in aqueous and non-aqueous systems. The instructions given for each experiment are very full and explicit. The very few printing errors may not be obvious to a student. The student who completes all the experiments will then have had experience of a wide selection of the modern techniques that are so helpful in separation and structure determination. For example, in chromatography he will have used GLC, TLC, PC, ion exchange and gel filtration. Also, these methods have been presented, not in isolation, but integrated with a variety of other techniques. The reviewer cannot agree with the author’s statement given in the preface that “elementary analytical chemistry is no longer an exercise in patience, perseverance and strict attention to detail”, This is poor advice to a student! The author has presented a novel approach to the teaching of analytical chemistry. Although, on glancing through the contents, the experiments may seem to be oriented more towards biochemistry, all organic and physical chemistry lecturers. who organise laboratory courses will find that this manual will repay careful study. De;bartnzed of Chemistry, Paisley of Technologv (Great B&ah) J. C?tYO??ZUtO~., 3s (rg6S)
414
College
G. R.
JAMIESOX