The quantitative and qualitative analysis of constituents is an essential aspect of any scientific discipline. Analytical chemistry is a collection of analytical methods that are utilized to study chemical problems. It is an essential component of the undergraduate curriculum in science and is used to explain topics such as common laboratory tools and apparatus, volumetric, gravimetric, and instrumental methods. While analytical methods may change over time, the principles of designing and validating analytical methods remain universal. This book has been written in a simple and clear manner to provide undergraduate students with a comprehensive understanding of the basic analytical principles, including volumetry, gravimetry, and instrumental methods. The goal of this book is to achieve a more balanced approach between classical and modern analytical methods, making it an ideal resource for students in the field of analytical chemistry.
1. General Principles of Analytical Chemistry
2. Study of Common Laboratory Glasswares and Apparatus
3. Basic Concepts of Preparation of Standard Solutions
4. Volumetric Analysis Principles, Preparation of Primary Standard
5. Volumetric Analysis- Preparation of Secondary Standard Solutions and
Standardisation
6. Theory of Indicators and Buffers
7. Theory of Acidimetry, Alkalimetry, Oxidometry, Complexometry and
Thiocyanaometry
8. Gravimetric Analysis: Principles and Techniques
9. Precipitation, Solubility Product, Common Ion Effect and Conditions of
Precipitation
10. Filtration Choice of Filters and Washing Techniques
11. Principles and Practices of Potentiometry and Conductometry
12. Principles and Practices of Colorimetry and Spectrophotometry
13. Principles and Practices of Absorption and Emission Spectroscopy
14. Principles and Practices of Chromatography
15. Radiation Chemistry Radioactivity
16. Detection and Measurement of Radioactivity Radiological Safety
17. Applications of Stable and Radioactive Isotopes in Agricultural Research
18. Use of Radioactive and Stable isotopes in Analytical Applications
P. Saravana Pandian, Professor (Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry), Department of Soil and Environment, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
G. Sridevi, Assistant Professor (Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry), Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
R. Indirani, Assistant Professor (Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry), Department of Soil and Environment, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
U. Surendran, Senior Scientist (Soil Science), Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (CWRDM), Kerala, India.
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