Principles of Environmental Sampling (Acs Professional Reference Book)

Expanded second edition retains essential sampling theory and technology from the popular first edition, but adds 24 new chapters to cover the most recent sampling technology for all major environmental matrices: water, air, biota, solids, sludges, and liquid wastes. Focuses on the essentials of obtaining reliable samples, including calculating how many samples to collect for specific objectives and confidence levels. Presents typical problems and solutions, sampling equipment, preservation techniques, and special considerations for each matrix. This new edition is useful for both experts and novices who need to obtain reliable environmental samples.

"By its 40 chapters, this book represents a guide to plan and execute sampling activities. The chapters are grouped by matrix type Plus quality control and quality assurance topics. Thus, in the first part, Planning and Sample Design, a free Microsoft Windows-based program (DQO-PRO) used to estimate some samples within the context of the basic principles of environmental sampling and analysis is presented. . . . The volume considers all the important factors and special techniques applied in sampling activities, being addressed to biotechnologists and to all specialists working in environmental fields."--Cellulose Chemistry and Technology