Chemical Analysis of Contaminated Land
By K. Clive Thompson, Paul Nathanail
Published June 27th 2003 by Blackwell – 290 pages
Series: Sheffield Analytical Chemistry
Description
With the wide range of techniques and options available for chemical analysis, and the great potential for today's methods to be superceded by tomorrow's technology, a how-to book on chemical analysis would be impractical, unnecessary, and quickly out of date. Yet professionals in the field need a resource detailing the strengths and limitations of such analyses if they are to use analytical results in an intelligent and informed manner.
Chemical Analysis of Contaminated Land explores how to choose the appropriate analyses, provides relevant strategies for carrying out analyses, and discusses methods of interpreting results within the new risk-based legislative framework for contaminated land. The book addresses all aspects of analysis, from delivery of samples to the laboratory to the presentation of results to clients. The editors provide concentrated, tabular data, highlight problems of analysis, and propose solutions. Special features include in-depth coverage of asbestos and techniques of ecotoxicity measurement.
Designed for use by chemists, scientists, or engineers responsible for analyzing potentially contaminated soil or water samples, Chemical Analysis of Contaminated Land is written in a style that helps both new and experienced practitioners. This book distills the expertise and experience of the authors to provide a one-stop resource on the chemical analysis of contaminated land.
Contents
THE RISK ASSESSOR AS THE CUSTOMER, K.C. Thompson and C.P. Nathanail
Analysis Issues
Definition Analysis
Quality Issues in Contaminated Land Analysis
Sampling Point Frequency Considerations
Sample Pre-Treatment Issues
Analysis Method Requirements
Measurement Uncertainty
Proficiency Schemes
New Areas of Analysis
THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ANALYTICAL METHOD, D. Westwood
Need for Fully Documented and Properly Validated Methods
Current Regimes
How to Validate International, National, and Individual Laboratory Methods
Quality Control - Quality Assurance
Prescribed Method Versus Minimum Performance Characteristics Approach
Proficiency Testing for Contaminated Soil Analysis
Reference Materials
INITIAL SAMPLE PREPARATION, M. Allen
Introduction
An Overview of Initial Sample Preparation
Processes and Problems
Quality Control
Good Laboratory Practice in Initial Sample Preparation
References
METAL ANALYSIS, P. Thomas
Introduction
General Discussion
Overview of Instrumental Methods of Analysis
What is Atomic Emission Spectrometry?
How to Select the Proper Technique?
Overview of Trace Element Separation
References
ANALYSIS OF INORGANIC PARAMETERS, G.E. Rayment, R. Sadler, A. Craig, B. Noller, and B. Chiswell
Introduction
Electrical Conductivity
pH
Redox Potential
Water Soluble Chloride
Water Soluble Boron
Sulfur
Cyanides, Thiocyanates, and Cyanates
Asbestos
Abbreviations
Notes
References
PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS AND POLYAROMATIC HYDROCARBONS, J. Farrell-Jones
Introduction
Environmental Fate of Petroleum Products
Factors Influencing the Analytical Process
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons: A Detailed Method Review
Petroleum Group Type Analysis (Detailed Review)
Individual Compound Analysis
Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
Abbreviations
Glossary of Terms
Bibliography
Editor's Note
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS, S. Owen and P. Whittle
Introduction
Presence of VOCs in Soil
Sampling and Sub-Sampling
Methods of Analysis
Chromatography
Detectors and Quantitation
Screening Techniques
Specific Groupings
References
Commonly Used Groupings for Analysing VOC Samples
NON-HALOGENATED ORGANIC COMPOUNDS INCLUDING SEMI-VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (SVOCS), J. Harmsen and P. Frintrop
Introduction
Extraction
Screening or Quantitative Determination
The Bioavailable Fraction
Detection, Identification, and Quantification
Examples
References
LEACHING TESTS, L. Heasman
Introduction
The Value of Leaching Tests in Land Contamination
The Primary Factors Which Control Leaching
Available Leaching Tests
Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Selection of a Leaching Test
Interpretation of the Results of Leaching Tests
References
ECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT AND TOXICITY SCREENING IN CONTAMINATED LAND ANALYSIS, A.P. Loibner, O.H.J. Szolar, R. Braun, and D. Hirman
Introduction
Toxicity Testing
The Use of Bioassays for Soil Evaluation
Conclusion
Acknowledgements
Bioassays
Abbreviations
Refefences
Appendices
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