UV-visible Spectrophotometry of Water and Wastewater

UV-Visible Spectrophotometry of Water and Wastewater is the first book dedicated to the use of UV spectrophotometry for water and wastewater quality monitoring. Using practical examples the reader is shown how this technique can be a source of new methods of characterization and measurement. Easy and fast to run, this simple and robust analytical technique must be considered as one of the best ways to obtain a quantitative estimation of specific or aggregate parameters (eg. Nitrate, TOC), and simultaneously qualitative information on the global composition of water and its variation.

* First electronic library of UV-spectra providing data readily available for researchers and users
* Provides a theoretical basis for further research in the field of spectra exploitation
* Contains helpful practical applications

Chapter 1: The basics of spectrophotometric measurement
Chapter 2: From spectra to qualitative and quantitative results
Chapter 3: Organic constituents
Chapter 4: Aggregate organic constituents
Chapter 5: Mineral constituents
Chapter 6: Physical and aggregate properties
Chapter 7: Natural water
Chapter 8: Urban wastewater
Chapter 9: Industrial wastewater
Chapter 10: Leachates and organic extracts from solids
Chapter 11: UV spectra library