Currell Analytical Instrumentation

Performance Characteristics and Quality
1. Auflage 2008
ISBN: 978-0-470-51129-9
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 336 Seiten, E-Book

Reihe: Analytical Techniques in the Sciences

There is an increasing need for analysts to understand and be ableto quantify the performance of analytical instruments, inparticular with respect to the following:
* specifying equipment for purchase
* estimating uncertainties in instrumental measurements
* quantifying and demonstrating performance quality
This text links together an understanding of performancecharacteristics with an appreciation of the limitations imposed byinstrument design, leading to the interplay of the validation andqualification processes within quality assurance systems.
A unique framework of topics covers the major instrumentaltechniques of spectrophotometry, chromatography, capillaryelectrophoresis, and atomic emission spectroscopy. The use of over200 questions and answers, together with cross-referencing, helpsto develop a thorough understanding of the various concepts thatunderpin the different techniques.
This book will appeal to a broad range of professional chemists,technicians and students, whether with reference to specificanalytical techniques, or within a general course of study ininstrumental performance.
Analytical Techniques in the Sciences
This series of books provides coverage of all the major analyticaltechniques and their application in the most important areas ofphysical, life and materials sciences. Each text is presented in anopen learning/distant learning style, in which the learningobjectives are clearly identified. The reader's understanding ofthe material is constantly evaluated by the use of self-assessmentand discussion questions.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Currell, Graham

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Analytical Measurements.
Uncertainty and Random Error.
Instrument Performance Characteristics.
Quality Systems in Analytical Measurements.
UV-Visible Spectrophotometer Systems.
Atomic Spectroscopy.
Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectrophotometers.
System Characteristics of Gas Chromatography and High PerformanceLiquid Chromatography.
High Performance Liquid Chromatography.
Gas Chromatography.
Capillary Electrophoresis.
Mass Spectrometry Systems.
Signals.
Unwanted Signals: Noise, Drift and Interference.
Convolution.
Monochromators.
Radiation Sources.
Radiation Detectors.
Responses to Self-Assessment Questions.
Bibliography.
SI Units and Physical Constants.
Periodic Table.
Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Graham Currell, Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK