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A guide to life from a Christian perspective. This book contains a powerful message, God gives everyone the opportunity to make corrections. The book is about becoming a better person by learning from ones mistakes.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Preface
• 1 Introduction
• Part I Theory And Basics
• 2 Theory of Gas Chromatography
• 3 Columns: Packed and Capillary; Column Selection in Gas Chromatography
• 4 Optimization of Separations and Computer Assistance
• 5 High-Speed Gas Chromatography
• Part II Techniques And Instrumentation
• 6 Detectors in Modern Gas Chromatography
• 7 Techniques for Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
• 8 Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis by Gas Chromatography
• 9 Inlet Systems for Gas Chromatography
• 10 Gas Management Systems for Gas Chromatography
• Part III Applications
• 11 Sample Preparation Techniques for Gas Chromatography
• 12 Physicochemical Measurements by Gas Chromatography
• 13 Petroleum and Petrochemical Analysis by Gas Chromatography
• 14 Clinical and Pharmaceutical Applications of Gas Chromatography
• 15 Environmental Applications of Gas Chromatography
• 16 Forensic Science Applications of Gas Chromatography
• 17 Validation and QA/QC of Gas Chromatographic Methods
• Appendixes
• Appendix A Effect of Detector Attenuation Change and Chart Speed on Peak Height, Peak Width, and Peak Area
• Appendix B Gas Chromatographic Acronyms and Symbols and Their Definitions
• Appendix C Useful Hints for Gas Chromatography
• Index

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CHOICE Review

This very thorough work, in a new edition (3rd ed., CH, Feb'96), is targeted to readers at the graduate or research level. It should be noted that Modern Practices is more than simply a compilation of accepted practices. It begins with a historical development chapter that allows the reader to appreciate gas chromatography as a craft that has evolved over time. It also includes several detailed chapters on the instrumental designs in modern use including detector schematics and electronic wiring diagrams, column design, coatings and packing materials, and interfaces for use with a mass spectrometer, as well as systems for handling gas samples. In addition to being a very thorough instrumental work, this book also covers modern applications of GC in numerous disciplines such as forensics, physiochemistry, pharmaceuticals, environmental chemistry, and petrochemistry. Quality assessment/quality control and best practices of sample preparation are also discussed. ^BSumming Up: Recommended. Graduate students through professionals. R. M. Granger II Sweet Briar College