Publisher's Synopsis
This is a comprehensive introduction to the practice and applications of modern instrumental gas and liquid chromatography, for use in industrial and research laboratories. It is intended for the practising chromatographer who needs to know enough of the technique to assess which method to use and to critically evaluate different techniques.;Coverage concentrates on those methods and equipment in widest use and the criteria for method selection. In each case, sources for the more detailed study are provided and areas of likely future developments indicated. As well as the separation methods, data handling and sample preparation including derivatisation are included. The basic concepts and theory of chromatography are not discussed in detail except when needed as background for the selection of operating conditions.
