Principles and Practice of Modern Chromatographic Methods

Though many separation processes are available for use in todays analytical laboratory, chromatographic methods are the most widely used. The applications of chromatography have grown explosively in the last four decades, owing to the development of new techniques and to the expanding need of scientists for better methods of separating complex mixtures. With its comprehensive, unified approach, this book will greatly assist the novice in need of a reference to chromatographic techniques, as well as the specialist suddenly faced with the need to switch from one technique to another.

(Chapter Headings): Introduction and Overview. Theory of Chromatography. Gas Chromatography. Planar Chromatography. High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Instrumentation and Techniques. High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Separations. Supercritical Fluid Chromatography. Sample Handling in Chromatography. Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis.