Analytical Instrumentation: Performance Characteristics and Quality (Analytical Techniques in the Sciences (Ants)) - Hardcover

Currell, Graham

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471999008 ISBN 13: 9780471999003

Verlag: Wiley & Sons, 2000

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There is an increasing need for analysts to understand and be able to quantify the performance of analytical instruments, in particular with respect to the following: specifying equipment for purchase estimating uncertainties in intrumental measurements quantifying and demonstrating performance qualityThis text links together an understanding of performance characteristics with an appreciation of the limitations imposed by instrument design, leading to the interplay of the validation and qualification processes within quality assurance systems.A unique framework of topics covers the major instrumental techniques of spectrophotometry, chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, and atomic emission spectroscopy. The use of over 200 questions and answers, together with cross-referencing, helps to develop a thorough understanding of the various concepts that underpin the different techniques.This book will appeal to a broad range of professional chemists, technicians and students, weither with reference to specific analytical techniques, or within a general course of study in instrumental performance.Analytical Techniques in the SciencesThis series of books provides coverage of all the major analytical techniques and their application in the most important areas of physical, lifeand materials sciences. Each text is presented in an open learning/distant learning style, in which the learning objectives are clearly identified. The reader's understanding of the material is constantly evaluated by the use of self-assessment and discussion questions.

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After graduating in Physics from Southampton University, Graham Currell went on to Oxford University to obtain his doctorate by carrying out research into the bonding of rare earth elements in crystals by using electron parametric resonance spectroscopy. He is now a Principal Lecturer in the Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences at the University of the West of England at Bristol, UK, where his teaching interest have evolved to include applications in scientific instrumentation.

In particular, Graham has for many years been concerned about the problems faced by users of analytical instrumentation in developing countries. Difficulties in maintenance support, the variable electrical and water supplies, and harsh environments are just some of the factors that combine to make the management of sophisticated equipment very difficult in the less-favored regions of the world. In response to these problems, Graham has developed training programs in many countries in Asia, Africa and Central America, for both technical and managerial staff.

The need for a better understanding and quantification of performance characteristics as part of quality assurance systems is now also becoming an increasingly important issue in all countries of the world. Graham is keen to develop training provision in order to enable the users of modern instrumentation to develop a greater understanding of the capabilities, performance and limitations of the equipment that is producing their analytical results.

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• Verlag: Wiley & Sons
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2000
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0471999008
• ISBN 13: 9780471999003
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Anzahl der Seiten: 308
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