Maik A Jochmann, Torsten C Schmidt

Compound-specific Stable Isotope Analysis (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The use of Compound-specific Stable Isotope Analysis (CSIA) is increasing in many areas of science and technology for source allocation, authentication, and characterization of transformation reactions. Until now, there have been no textbooks available for students with an analytical chemical background or basic introductory books emphasising the instrumentation and theory. This book is the first to focus solely on stable isotope analysis of individual compounds in sometimes complex mixtures. It acts as both a lecture companion for students and a consultant for advanced scientists in fields including forensic and environmental science. The book starts with a brief history of the field before going on to explain stable isotopes from scratch. The different ways to express isotope abundances are introduced together with isotope effects and isotopic fractionation. A detailed account of the required technical equipment and general procedures for CSIA is provided. This includes sections on derivatization and the use of microextraction techniques in GC-IRMS. The very important topic of referencing and calibration in CSIA is clearly described. This differs from approaches used in quantitative analysis and is often difficult for the newcomer to comprehend. Examples of successful applications of CSIA in food authenticity, forensics, archaeology, doping control, environmental science, and extraterrestrial materials are included. Applications in isotope data treatment and presentation are also discussed and emphasis is placed on the general conclusions that can be drawn from the uses of CSIA. Further instrumental developments in the field are highlighted and selected experiments are introduced that may act as a basis for a short practical course at graduate level.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: RSC
• Seitenzahl: 376
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. November 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781782626107
• Artikelnr.: 44762027

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Introduction
Stable Isotopes and Isotope Fractionation
Instrumentation in CSIA
Referencing and Calibration
Exemplary Applications
Further Developments
Selected Student Experiments
Appendix A Symbols and Abbreviations
Appendix B Important Terms and Definitions
Appendix C
Reference Standard Values
Index