UV-visible Spectrophotometry of Water and Wastewater [Hardcover]

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 applicationsChapter 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

Olivier Thomas is Emeritus professor EHESP, at the French School of Public Health, Rennes, France. He holds a State Doctorate in Physical Sciences, a 3rd cycle doctorate in analytical chemistry, an expert degree in prevention and treatment of pollution, and a Master of Science and Engineering Technical air and water environment of the University of Savoie. He worked at the University of Savoie, Chamb?ry, at the University of Provence in Marseille, and the School of Mines in Ales, where he was director of engineering laboratory and indl3)