The major theme of this book is analytical approaches to trace
metal and speciation analysis in biological specimens. The emphasis
is on the reliable determination of a number of toxicologically and
environmentally important metals. It is essentially a handbook
based on the practical experience of each individual author. The
scope ranges from sampling and sample preparation to the
application of various modern and well-documented methods,
including quality assessment and control and statistical treatment
of data. Practical advice on avoiding sample contamination is
included.
In the first part, the reader is offered an introduction into
the basic principles and methods, starting with sampling, sample
storage and sample treatment, with the emphasis on sample
decomposition. This is followed by a description of the potential
of atomic absorption spectrometry, atomic emission spectrometry,
voltammetry, neutron activation analysis, isotope dilution
analysis, and the possibilities for metal speciation in biological
specimens. Quality control and all approaches to achieve reliable
data are treated in chapters about interlaboratory and
intralaboratory surveys and reference methods, reference materials
and statistics and data evaluation.
The chapters of the second part provide detailed information on
the analysis of thirteen trace metals in the most important
biological specimens. The following metals are treated in great
detail: Aluminium, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead,
selenium, manganese, nickel, mercury, thallium, vanadium and
zinc.
The book will serve as a valuable aid for practical analysis in
biomedical laboratories and for researchers involved with trace
metal and species analysis in clinical, biochemical and
environmental research.
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