Gas Chromatography

About this book

This is a single source of authoritative information on all aspects of the practice of modern gas chromatography. It has comprehensive coverage of modern gas chromatography including theory, instrumentation, columns, and applications addressing the needs of advanced students and professional scientists in industry and government laboratories. Individual chapters are written by recognized experts on each topic.

Each chapter is complete with respect to its contents and can stand alone as a description of the topic presented. It presents the big picture of gas chromatography from theory, to methods, to selected applications. It provides references to other sources in associated areas of study to facilitate research. It gives access to core data for practical work, comparison of results and decision making.

Contents

1 Milestones in the Development of Gas Chromatography
2 Theory
3 Column Technology (Open-Tubular Columns)
4 Column Technology (Packed Columns)
5 Gas-Solid Chromatography (PLOT columns)
6 Column Characterization and Method Development
7 Multidimensional and Comprehensive Gas Chromatography
8 Sample Introduction Methods
9 Headspace Gas Chromatography
10 Thermal Desorption Methods
11 Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography
12 Detectors
13 Hyphenated Spectroscopic Detectors
14 Hyphetenad Plasma-Based Detectors
15 Field and Portable Instruments
16 Preparative Gas Chromatography
17 Data Analysis Methods
18 Validation of Gas Chromatographic Methods
19 Quantitative Structure-Retention Relationships
20 Physicochemical Measurements (Inverse Gas Chromatography)
21 Separation of Enantiomers
22 Essential Oils and Fragrances
23 Lipids
24 Metabonomics
25 Forensic Applications
26 Multiresidue Methods for Pesticides and Related Contaminants in Food
27 Chemical Warfare Agents
28 Environmental Analysis: Persistent and Emerging Contaminants
29 Pheromones
30 Wine and Spirits
31 Space Exploration

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