Chromatography: Concepts and Contrasts

Chromatography has become the most widely used technique for separation and analyses. Because a great deal of information is available on the three main types--gas chromatography (GC), liquid chromatography (LC), and thin layer chromatography (TLC)--they are usually treated separately despite their common theoretical base. This comprehensive work presents a unified study of chromatography which introduces the principles shared by each method while emphasizing the similarities and differences between the three types. The chapters covering these methods build on the introductory coverage of common principles, providing an effective overview of the subject for novices and allowing practitioners to more easily switch from one technique to another. In addition, this approach permits the use of one set of terms and symbols, making learning easier. Includes several practical examples the ways in which GC, LC, and TLC operate, as well as a section on special techniques such as chiral separations and derivatization.

Chromatography: Concepts and Contrasts

Covers all chromatographic techniques: GC, HPLC, TLC, SFC, CEC, GC/MS, LC/MS

Plus other important separation methods: Liquid-liquid extraction, LLE; solid phase extraction, SPE; single drop microextraction, SDME; Solid phase micro- extraction, SPME; capillary electrophoresis, CE; and capillary zone electrophoresis, CZE

Also covers: Multidimensional chromatography, chiral separations, notes on industrial and government practices in regulated industries, and Internet resources

A Classic On All Of The Major Chromatographic

Techniques—Now Fully Updated

Still a popular text today, the first edition of Chromatography: Concepts and Contrasts was one of the first books to cover all of the different types of chromatography. This new Second Edition offers the latest information on the topic while preserving the clear, unified approach that has made the original a classroom favorite.

Chromatography: Concepts and Contrasts, Second Edition presents the theoretical base common to various chromatographic methods, giving readers a set of general concepts for a broad understanding of the practice before moving on to discuss specific techniques. It covers gas chromatography (GC), liquid chromatography in columns (LC), and thin layer chromatography (TLC), as well as related topics such as extraction, solid phase extraction, solid phase microextraction, and mass spectrometry. The resulting text combines technical depth and comprehensiveness with accessible language and clear descriptions.

New material covered in this Second Edition includes:

• Sample preparation

• Capillary electrophoresis and capillary electrochromatography

• Chromatography with mass spectrometric detection

• Applications in chemistry, biology, and other areas

• Industrial and government practices in regulated industries

• Internet resources for chromatographers

Whether used as a graduate or upper-level undergraduate textbook, or as a guide for professionals, Chromatography: Concepts and Contrasts, Second Edition provides the most concise, comprehensive, and up-to-date chromatography resource available today.