L6.12 ATOMIC ABSORPTION SPECTROSCOPY  
Specific Text Resources

Analytical Chemistry, R. Kellner, J. M. Mermet, M. Otto, and H. M. Widmer, Ed., Wiley-VCH, NY, ISBN: 3-527-28610-1, 942 pages, 1998

General information from the publisher's web page: Analytical chemistry is that branch of chemistry that involves analyzing samples to determine their make-up or concentration. As such, the science interacts with virtually every industry. This title offers newcomers to the field as well as students a modern, stimulating, clearly structured overview of analytical chemistry world-wide. The book is an ideal introduction to the varied field of analytical chemistry for those just entering the area. The work will allow those individuals specialising in a particular aspect of analytical chemistry to learn about other aspects of the field.

Specific comments: Chapter on AA written by an acknowledged expert, Jean-Michel Mermet. Excellent coverage of background correction techniques as well as good overall coverage of most other topics.