The use of Compound-specific Stable Isotope Analysis (CSIA) is increasing in
many areas of science and technology for source allocation, authentication, and
characterization of transformation reactions. Until now, there have been no
textbooks available for students with an analytical chemical background or basic
introductory books emphasising the instrumentation and theory. This book is the
first to focus solely on stable isotope analysis of individual compounds in
sometimes complex mixtures. It acts as both a lecture companion for students and
a consultant for advanced scientists in fields including forensic and
environmental science. The book starts with a brief history of the field before
going on to explain stable isotopes