A Practical Approach to Quantitative Metal Analysis of Organic Matrices

Dr Martin Brennan is an analytical scientist of 30 years standing with considerable experience in atomic spectroscopy. He has a M.Sc. in analytical science from Queens University, Belfast and a Ph.D in atomic spectroscopy and electroanalytical techniques from University College Cork, Ireland. He has considerable experience in the analysis of a wide range of samples particularly organic type samples and is currently employed with Henkel Ireland Ltd., manufacturers of adhesives and other organic compounds. He holds the position of Hon. Sec. of the Republic of Ireland sub-region Analytical Division of the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Chapter 1: Basic Background to Atomic Spectroscopy. Chapter 2: Instrumentations Associated With Atomic Spectroscopy. Chapter 3: Methodologies of Metal Analysis of Organic Matrices Using ICP-OES. Chapter 4: Analysis of Plastics, Fibres and Textiles for Metals Content using ICP-OES. Chapter 5: Metal Analysis of Virgin and Crude Petroleum Products. Chapter 6: Metal Analysis of Structural Adhesives. Chapter 7: Hyphenated and Miscellaneous Techniques Used With ICP-OES.