Author Description

This self-contained volume on trace analysis provides the reader with sometimes difficult to locate data and information. The work outlines the practices often missed out in technical reports, for example the diagnosis of problems arising in trace analysis. Whilst primarily directed towards the analyst, the philosophies, handling techniques, purification methods and information on materials which are contained in this book will also be of use to workers in other disciplines susceptible to contamination. The authors have written a text that will not date rapidly, but will stimulate others to push forward the frontiers of trace analysis.