Covering the principles of chromatographic separation, the chromatographic process from a physical chemical perspective, instrumentation for performing analyses, and operational procedures, this second edition offers information needed for the successful practice of gas chromatography. It contains examples of available apparatus, detectors, columns, stationary phases and operating conditions.
The mechanisms of retention; peak dispersion; GC columns and their construction; gas chromatography instrumentation; gas chromatography detectors; sample preparation; chromatographic development; qualitative analysis; quantitative analysis; gas chromatography applications.
"Praise for the Previous Edition. . . . . .most thorough. . .Presented and illustrated with unusual clarity and relevance. . .a rich, concise, and easy-to-read reference for everyday use. . . Featur[es] abundant material not available elsewhere. . .logically arranged. . .useful to both the beginning and experienced gas chromatographer. . .. . . .strongly recommended for personal purchase. "
---Current Engineering Practice
". . .most readable, enjoyable. . .certainly one of the better [gas chromatography] books that has appeared in recent years. . .highly recommended. "
---Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
". . .After having read the first five chapters, the reader should already be equipped for a reasonably efficient start in practical work. "
---Journal of Chromatography . . .and for the second
". . .a well presented texr with. . .clear diagrams and clearly presented theory. "
---Analyst