Despite the development of innovative new analytical techniques for biological
trace element research, today's trace element investigators face formidable
obstacles to obtaining reliable data. This complete reference identifies and
assesses the challenges the analyst encounters at each stage of an analysis, and
discusses the effects of various techniques on the sample.
Three internationally recognized scientists and authors consider the effects of
the numerous collection, storage, and sample preparatory techniques used in
sample analysis. Proper analytical quality control, including such critical
factors as sampling and sample preparation, specimen preservation and storage,
and ashing, is examined. The book also looks at sample preparation methods
unique to various instruments and speciation chemistry