161st National ACS Meeting - Analytical Chemistry (ACS Publications)

161st National ACS Meeting. Anal. Chem. , 1971, 43 (3), pp 51A–65A. DOI: 10.1021/ ... Published online 23 May 2012. Published in print 1 March 1971...
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161st National ACS Meeting Los Angeles, Calif. March 28 to April 2, 1971 Τ h e 161st National American Chemical Society Meeting will be held March 28 to April 2, 1971, in Los An­ geles, Calif. The Analytical Chemistry Division has sessions Monday, March 29, through Friday morning, April 2. In addition to general sessions, there will be two special award symposia, other special symposia, and joint sym­ posia with the Divisions of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology, and Water, Air, and Waste Chemistry. A special Chemistry Instrumentation Award Symposium on Monday will honor F. W. McLafferty, Cornell University. This award is sponsored by SargentWelch Scientific Co. Dr. McLafferty's Award Address will be given Monday afternoon and is titled "Molecular In­ formation from Mass Spectrometry." Tuesday, the ACS Award in Analytical Chemistry honoring George H. Morri­

son of Cornell University will be given. The symposium is titled "The Relavance of Trace Analysis in 1971" and Dr. Morrison will give his award ad­ dress in the afternoon. The Analytical Chemistry Award is sponsored by the Fisher Scientific Co. Other special symposia will be de­ voted to Analysis of Microgram (or Less) Quantities of Materials; Standard Radioactive Materials and Their Ap­ plications (Joint with the Division of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology) ; Recent Advances in Flame Spectrom­ etry; Determination of Air Quality; and Nuclear Techniques in Environ­ mental Sciences (Joint with the Divi­ sions of Water, Air, and Waste Chem­ istry and Nuclear Chemistry and Tech­ nology) . All of the Analytical Division symposia will be held at the Los An­ geles Hilton except for the Symposium

DIVISION OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY J. C. White, Chairman R. S. Juvet, Secretary PROGRAM Monday, March 29 Monday Morning CHEMICAL INSTRUMENTATION AWARD SYMPOSIUM F. C. Nachod, Presiding

9:10—Applications of 13C Nmr Spectroscopy. J. B. Stothers, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada 9:50 Electron Diffraction of Vapors. Jerome Karle, Lab for the Structure of Matter, Naval Research Labs, Wash­ ington, D. C. 20390 10:30 Structural Analysis by Mossbauer Spectroscopy. J. J. Zuckerman, State University of New York at Albany, Al­ bany, Ν. Υ. 12203 11:10 Vibrational Spectra and Molecular Structure. P. J. Krueger, University of Calgary, Calgary 44, Alberta, Canada

on Standard Radioactive Materials and Their Applications which will meet at the Biltmore. The Analytical Division banquet will be held Wednesday starting at 6:30 and will feature Professor Arie Jan HaagenSmit who will speak on the current status of the pollution problem. There will also be a Chemical Expo­ sition with the latest of chemicals, equipment, instrumentation, publica­ tions, and services on exhibit. The detailed technical program of the Analytical Chemistry Division is given below. Complete information on the National Meeting is contained in the February 15th issue of Chemical & En­ gineering Netvs. Further details on Analytical Division activities are avail­ able from R. S. Juvet, Jr., Secretary, Dept. of Chemistry, Arizona State Uni­ versity, Tempe, Ariz. 85281.

9:35 An Ultrahigh Vacuum Microbalance and a Study of the Reduction of Nickel Oxide Single Crystals. R. L. Schwoebel, Sandia Labs, Albuquerque, Ν. Μ. 87115 10:20 The Use of the Electron Probe Microanalyzer on Re­ turned Lunar Samples. Arden Albee, Arthur Chodos, Div. of Geological Sciences, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, Calif. 91109 11:00 An On-Line Scanning Electron Microscope/Pseudoelectron Microprobe System. Robert Rogan, Timothy Hart­ mann, Mark Shulman, Systems Development Div., IBM, Poughkeepsie, Ν. Υ. 12602 11:30 The Atomic Absorption Analysis of Microliter Volumes of Biomedical Samples with the Carbon Rod Atomizer. M. D. Amos, K. G. Brodie, J. P. Matousek, B. Stevens, Varian Techtron Pty., Ltd., Springvale, Australia; D. P. Sandoz, Varian Techtron, 2700 Mitchell Dr., Walnut Creek, Calif. 94598 SYMPOSIUM ON STANDARD RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS (Joint with Division of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology) W. S. Lyon, Presiding

ANALYSIS OF MICROGRAM (OR LESS) QUANTITIES OF MATERIALS D. P. Sandoz, Presiding

9:05 Organic Structure and Functional Group Analysis of Microgram Qualities by Ή Nmr. George Levy, Joseph Cargioli, General Electric Research and Development Cen­ ter, Schenectady, Ν. Υ. 12301; Howard Hill, Vern Burger Varian Assoc, Palo Alto, Calif. 94303

9:05 Recent Activities of the National Bureau of Standards Radioactivity Section. S. B. Garfinkel, W. B. Mann, Na­ tional Bureau of Standards, Washington, D. C. 20234 9:30 An Improvement in the Single Crystal Coincidence Counting Method. J. M. R. Hutchinson, Patricia Mullen, National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D. C. 20234 9:55 Problems of Providing a Commercial Supply of Standardized Radioactive Solutions. A. McNair, Physics Dept., Radiochemical Centre, Amersham, England

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News 10:45 Quality Assurance in Nuclear Medicine. Tyra Hutchens, University of Oregon Medical School, Portland, Ore. 97201; Wolfgang Hauser, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, N. Y. 11973; Nilo Herrera, Danbury Hospital, Danbury, Conn. 06813 11:20 Radiochemical Quality Assurance Programs of the AQCS, USPHS. Edmond Baratta, James Hardin, Analytical Quality Control Service, Bureau of Radiological Health, P. O. Box 232, Winchester, Mass. 01890 11:45 Interlaboratory Study of m l , "'Cs, "°Ba, ""Sr, and ""Sr Measurements in Milk, June 1970. Edmond Baratta, Forrest Knowles, Jr., Analytical Quality Control Service, Bureau of Radiological Health, P. O. Box 232, Winchester, Mass. 01890 CHEMICAL INSTRUMENTATION AWARD SYMPOSIUM F. C. Nachod, Presiding

2:00 Structure Determination of Natural Products. Koji Nakanishi, Columbia University, New York, Ν. Υ. 10027 2:40 Computer Techniques Applied to Instrumental Meth­ ods. R. Venkataraghavan, Cornell University, Ithaca, Ν. Υ. 14850 3:20 AWARD ADDRESS: Molecular Information from Mass Spectrometry. F. W. McLafferty, Cornell University, Ithaca, Ν. Υ. 14850

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2:00 The Separation of Microgram Amounts of Lead from a Silicate Matrix by Electrodeposition. T. J. Murphy, I. L. Barnes, K. M. Sappenfield, W. R. Shields, Analytical Chem­ istry Div., Institute for Materials Research, Washington, D. C. 20236 2:30 The Mass Spectrometric Determination of Subnanogram Samples of Lead. I. L. Barnes, T. J. Murphy, Κ. Μ. Sappenfield, W. R. Shields, National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D. C. 20236 3:00 Microminiaturization of Microchemical Tests. W. C. McCrone, McCrone Assoc, Inc., 493 E. 31st St., Chicago, III. 60616 3:15 Enzyme Methods for Microanalysis of Biologically Important Substances. G. G. Guilbault, Louisiana State University in New Orleans, New Orleans, La. 70122

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(Joint with Division of Nuclear Chemistry and Technology) W. S. Lyon, Presiding

2:00 Standards for Low-Level Gamma-Ray Spectrometry of Lunar and Geochemical Samples. J. S. Eldridge, K. J. Northcutt, G. D. O'Kelley, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tenn. 37830 2:20 A Survey of Needs for Radioactivity Standards. S. A. Reynolds, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, P. O. Box X, Oak Ridge, Tenn. 37830 2:45 National Uses and Needs for Standard Radioactive Materials. Lloyd Zumwalt, Dept. of Nuclear Engineering, North Carolina State University, P. O. Box 5636, Raleigh, N. C. 27607 3:20 Nonpoisson Distributions Observed during Counting of Certain Carbon-14 Labeled Organic (Sub)monolayers. J. L. Anderson, 542 Union Ave., New Providence, N. J. 07974 Tuesday, March 30 Tuesday Morning THE RELEVANCE OF TRACE ANALYSIS IN 1971 (Fisher Award Symposium in Honor of George H. Morrison)

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9:00 The Relevance of Trace Analysis in 1971: Introduc­ tion. W. W. Meinke 9:05 Trace Analysts in Industry Today. P. F. Kane, Texas Instruments, Inc., P. O. Box 5963, M/S 147, Dallas, Tex. 75222 9:35 The Relevance of Trace Analysis. J. D. Winefordner, University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla. 32601

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10:05 Mass Spectrometric Trace Element Analyses. C. A. Evans, Jr., Materials Research Labs, University of Illinois, Urbana, III. 61801 10:40 Trace Analyses in Metals by Residual Resistivity Methods. R. L. Powell, Cryogenics Div., NBS-lnstitute for Basic Standards, Boulder, Colo. 80302 11:10 Trace Analysis by Electrochemical Methods. J. K. Taylor, Analytical Chemistry Div., National Bureau of Stan­ dards, Washington D. C. 20234 11:40 The Determination of Trace Elements by High-Flux Activation Analysis. V. P. Guinn, University of California, Irvine, Calif. 92664

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Tuesday Afternoon THE RELEVANCE OF TRACE ANALYSIS IN 1971 W. W. Meinke, Presiding

2:00 The Role of the Spectrophotometer in Modern Trace Analysis. D. F. Boltz, Wayne State University, Detroit, Mich. 48202 2:30 The Analysis of Trace Constituents with the Electron Probe Microanalyzer. K. F. J. Heinrich, Institute for Ma­ terials Research, National Bureau of Standards, Washing­ ton, D. C. 20234 3:00 The Blank in Trace Analysis—Some Recent Problems and Their Solutions. J. P. Cali, National Bureau of Stan­ dards, Washington, D. C. 20234 3:35 Reference Materials for Accurate Trace Measurement. W. W. Meinke, National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D. C. 20234 4:05 Introduction of Fisher Award Winner. H. Freiser 4:15 Fisher Award Address. G.H.Morrison

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Wednesday, March 31 Wednesday Morning RECENT ADVANCES IN FLAME SPECTROMETRY J. D. Winefordner, Presiding

9:05 Selective Modulation in Flame Spectrometry. V. G. Mossotti, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn. 55455 9:45 Flame Spectrometric Techniques Utilizing Isolated Droplet Sample Introduction System. G. M. Hieftje, Indi­ ana University, Bloomington, Ind. 47401 10:40 Flame Emission Spectrometry with Optical Scanning. T. C. Rains, Oscar Menis, Analytical Chemistry Div., Na­ tional Bureau of Standards, Washington, D. C. 20234 11:20 Wavelength Modulation Methods in Atomic Absorp­ tion and Atomic Fluorescence Spectrometry. G. Nitis, J. D. Winefordner, University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla. 32601 GENERAL R. A. Osteryoung, Presiding

9:05 Normal Pulse Polarographic Studies of Halide De­ polarization of Mercury in Sodium-Potassium Nitrate Melts. W. O'Deen, R. A. Osteryoung, Colorado State Uni­ versity, Fort Collins, Colo. 80521 9:25 Thin-Layer Electrochemistry in Molten Salts. A. T. Hubbard, L. P. Zajicek, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822 9:40 The Electrochemiluminescence Obtained on the Re­ duction of 9,10-Dichloro-9,10-diphenylanthracene. T. M. Siegel, H. B. Mark, Jr., University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221 10.00 Hydration Number of Sodium Ions by Sodium Mag­ netic Resonance. A. L. Van Geet, State University College at Oswego, Oswego, Ν. Υ. 13126 10:15 Differential Voltammetric Scanning Thermometry of Formic Acid Solution in I F HCL02. Β. Β. Graves. Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Mich. 48197 10:35 Enzyme Electrodes. G. G. Guilbault. Louisiana State University in New Orleans, New Orleans, La. 70122 10:55 Oxidation of Water and Quinones by Silver(ll) in Acetonitrile. Byron Kratochvil, Carl Garber, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 11:10 Titrimetric Determination of Trace Sulfate Using a Lead Ion-Selective Electrode. R. N. Heistand, C. T. Blake, Sun Oil Co., P. O. Box 426, Marcus Hook, Pa. 19061

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News 10:40 Human Pollutant Burdens. J. F. Finklea, D. I. Hammer, T. A. Hinners, Cecil Pinkerton, Ecological Research Branch, NAPCA, 411 W. Chapel Hill St., Durham, N. C. 27701 11:00 Pesticide Exposure Index. J. E. Keil, S. H. Sandifer, Medical University of South Carolina, Preventive Medicine, 80 Barre St., Charleston, S. C. 29401; J. F. Finklea, Ecological Research Branch, 411 W. Chapel Hill St., Durham, N. C. 27701 11:20 A Combined Pollution Index: Effects of Changing Air Quality Standards. L. R. Babcock, Jr., Dept. of Energy Engineering, University of Illinois, Box 4348, Chicago, III. 60680

Wednesday Afternoon RECENT ADVANCES IN FLAME SPECTROMETRY J. D. Winefordner, Presiding

2:00 Selective Modulation and Noise in Flame Spectrometry. T. J. Vickers, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Fla. 32306 2:40 An Experimental and Theoretical Evaluation of the Nitrous Oxide-Acetylene Flame as an Atomization Cell for Flame Spectroscopy. J. 0. Rasmuson, R. N. Kniseley, V. A. Fassel, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50010 3:35 Recent Advances in the N 2 0/C 2 H 2 Flame for Emission Analyses. S. R. Koirtyohann, 45 Agriculture Bldg., University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo. 65201 4:15 Recent Advances in Nonflame Cells for Atomic Spectrometry. R. K. Skogerboe, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colo. 80521

SYMPOSIUM ON NUCLEAR TECHNIQUES IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (Joint with Divisions of Water, Air, and Waste Chemistry and Nuclear Chemistry and Technology) J. W. Winchester, Presiding

9:05 Bromine and Chlorine Loss from Lead Halide Aerosol. John Robbins, Great Lakes Research Div., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich. 48104; John Winchester, Dept. of Oceanography, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Fla. 32306 9:25 Characterization and Tracking of Aerosol Sources with the Use of Aircraft Sampling. G. A. Cowan, T. G. Gregory, Jr., P. R. Guthals, W. A. Sedlacek, H. L. Smith, University of California, Los Alamos Scientific Lab, P. 0. Box 1663, Los Alamos, Ν. Μ. 87544 9:50 Neutron Activation Analysis of Trace Element Con­ centration Variations in Northern California. J. J. Wesolowski, K. Rahn, W. John, Lawrence Radiation Lab, Livermore, Calif. 94550

GENERAL M. F. Burke, Presiding

2:05 The Influence of Column Material, Configuration, and Type on Efficiency in High Speed Liquid Chromatography. B. L. Karger, Howard Barth, Northeastern University, Boston, Mass. 02115 2:30 A Tandem Thermogravimetric Ànalyzer-Gas Chromatograph-High Resolution Mass Spectrometer System. T. L. Chang, T. E. Mead, Central Research Labs, American Cyanamid Co., Stamford, Conn. 06904 2:45 An Investigation of Experimental Variables in Frontal Chromatography. C. J. Chen, J. F. Parcher, University of Mississippi, University, Miss. 38677 3:05 Characteristics of Interrupted Elution Gas Chromatography. J. Q. Walker, C. J. Wolf, McDonnell Douglas Research Labs, St. Louis, Mo. 63166 3:25 Predicting Specific Retention Volumes from Relative Retention Data—An Improved Approach. Arleigh Hartkopf, Weber State College, Ogden, Utah 84403 3:35 Gas Chromatographic Studies Utilizing Adsorbents with Partially Filled " d " Orbitals. R. L. Grob, Eugene McGonigle, Villanova University, Villanova, Pa. 19085 3:50 Gas Chromatographic Separation and Determination of Isomeric Methylbenzene Tricarbonylchromium Complexes. J. S. Keller, Hans Veening, B. R. Willeford, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pa. 17837 4:10 Gas Chromatographic Study of Electron Donor-Acceptor Complexes. Claude Eon, Northeastern University, Boston, Mass.; Claude Pommier, G. Giuochon, Ecole Polytechnique, Paris, France 4:30 Structural Effects in the Separation of Diastereomeric Silicon Esters in Vapor Phase Chromatograph. S. K. Khetan, G. R. Buell, L. Spialter, Aerospace Research Labs, Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio 45433 6:30 Division Banquet. Speaker: Professor Arie Jan Haagen-Smit. Current Status of the Pollution Problem

10:30 Source Identification of Atmospheric Aerosols by Neutron Activation Analysis. James Baugh, Irving Russell, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Mass. 02167 10:55 Size Fractionation of Trace Elements on Urban Aero­ sols. E. S. Gladney, W. H. Zoller, G. E. Gordon, University of Maryland, College Park, Md. 20742 11:20 Pair and Cluster Correlations among Trace Elements in Air Particulates over the Industrialized Area of North­ west Indiana. Richard Dams, Institute of Nuclear Re­ search, Proeftuinstraat, Ghent, Belgium; John Robbins, Kenneth Rahn, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich. 48104; John Winchester, Dept. of Oceanography, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Fla. 32306 GENERAL H. L. Pardue, Presiding

Thursday, April 1 Thursday Morning DETERMINATION OF AIR QUALITY W. D. Shults, Presiding

9:05 Atmospheric Surveillance—Past, Present, and Future. G. B. Morgan, R. J. Thompson, National Air Pollution Control Administration, 1033 Wade Ave., Raleigh, N. C. 27605 9:25 Importance of Air Quality Measurements to Criteria, Standards, and Implementation Plans. D. S. Barth> National Air Pollution Control Administration, 411 W. Chapel Hill St., Durham, N. C. 27701 9:45 Aerometric Data: Needs and Networks. T. R. Mongan, E. L. Keitz, Mitre Corp., 1820 Dolley Madison Blvd., McLean, Va. 22101 10:05 Community Health and Environmental Surveillance Studies (CHESS). C. M. Shy, D. C. Calafiore, W. C. Nelson, F. B. Benson, V. A. Newill, Div. of Health Effects Research, NAPCA, 411 W. Chapel Hill St., Durham, N. C. 27701

9:05 An Automated Instrumental System for the Funda­ mental Characterization of Chemical Reactions. H. L. Pardue, Purdue University, Lafayette, Ind. 47907; S. N. Deming, Emory University, Atlanta, Ga. 30300 9:25 Kinetic-Catalytic Titrations. A Titrimetric Adaptation of the Variable Time Procedure for the Kinetic Determina­ tion of Traces of Materials. G. L. Heath, H. A. Mottola, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Okla. 74074 9:45 Electron Spectroscopy of Some Phosphorus Com­ pounds. W. E. Swartz, D. M. Hercules, University of Georgia, Athens, Ga. 30601 10:00 Electron Spectroscopy of Quaternary Nitrogen Com­ pounds. J. J. Jack, D. M. Hercules, University of Georgia, Athens, Ga. 30601 10:15 Use of Tris(Dipivalomethanato)Europium(lll)-lnduced Paramagnetic Shifts in Quantitative Analysis by Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy. D. L. Ravenstein, Uni­ versity of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 10:35 Kinetics and Mechanism of Extraction of Iron(lll) with /Msopropyltropolone. B. E. McClellan, Oscar Menis, Analytical Chemistry Div., National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D. C. 20234 10:50 Optimizing Separations by Countercurrent Distribu­ tion. V. G. Martin, R. A. Barford, Eastern Utilization Re­ search and Development Div., USDA, 600 E. Mermaid La., Philadelphia, Pa. 19118 11:10 A Rapid and Selective Extraction of Plutonium with N-Benzoyl-N-Phenylhydroxylamine. Robert Villarreal, J. O. Young, Argonne National Laboratory, Idaho Facilities, P. O. Box 2528, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83410

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News 2:55 Identification by Nmr of Aromatic Acid and Amine Unknowns in Human Urine. Katherine Scott, Dept. of Radiology and Chemistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla. 32601 3:15 X-Ray Microanalysis of Water Using Electrochemical Preconcentration. B. H. Vassos, R. F. Hirsch, Seton Hall University, South Orange, N. J. 07079; Herbert Letterman, Bristol-Myers Products, Hillside, N. J. 07205 3:35 Raman Spectroscopic Analysis of the Cis/Trans Isomer Composition of Edible Vegetable Oils. G. F. Bailey, R. J. Horvat, Western Regional Research Labs, U. S. De­ partment of Agriculture, Albany, Calif. 94710 3:50 Spectrophotometric Determination of Micro Amounts of Ascorbic Acid Using Ferrozine. Bruno Jaseliskis, J. Nelapathy, S. J., Loyola University, Chicago, III. 60626 4:05 Loss of Gold in Sample Dissolution. H. A. Moore, Jr., R. A. Wessman, Technical Services Dept., Trapelo/ West, Div. LFE Corp., 2030 Wright Ave., Richmond, Calif. 94804

11:30 After Forty Years in the Dithizone Wilderness, Is the Promised Land in Sight? A New Look at an Old Colorimetric Reagent for Heavy Metals. D. G. Hicks, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Ga. 31303 Thursday Afternoon DETERMINATION OF AIR QUALITY W. D. Shults, Presiding

2:00 Sulfur Dioxide vs. Total Gaseous Sulfur Compounds in Los Angeles—An Evaluation of New Air Pollution Moni­ tors. R. K. Stevens, National Air Pollution Control Admin­ istration, Raleigh, N. C ; L. F. Ballard, C. E. Decker, RIT, Research Triangle Park, N. C. 27709 2:35 Ozone-to-Total Oxidants Relationships in Los Angeles —An Evaluation of New Air Pollution Monitors. J. A. Hodgeson, R. K. Stevens, National Air Pollution Control Administration, Raleigh, N. C. 27609 2:55 Comparison of Methods for the Determination of Nitrate through Reduction. C. R. Sawicki, Wing Q, Rm. 301, Research Triangle Park, N. C. 27709; F. Scaringelli, 3820 Merton Dr., Raleigh, N. C. 27609 3:30 Photometric Determination of Polyphenols in Par­ ticulate Matter. E. Sawicki, M. Guyer, Wing Q, Rm. 3 0 1 , Research Triangle Park, N. C. 27709 3:50 The Determination of Trace Metals in Air. P. W. West, Coates Chemical Labs, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La. 70803 4:20 An Evaluation of Atomic Absorption and Flame Emis­ sion Spectrometry for Air Pollution Analysis. T. C. Rains, T. A. Rush, Oscar Mem's, National Bureau of Standards, Washington, D. C. 20234

Friday April 2 Friday Morning DETERMINATION OF AIR QUALITY W. D. Shults, Presiding

SYMPOSIUM ON NUCLEAR TECHNIQUES IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (Joint with Divisions of Water, Air, and Waste Chemistry and Nuclear Chemistry and Technology) J. W. Winchester, Presiding

2:05 Alpha Backscattering Sensor for Nitrogen and Phos­ phorus Compounds in Natural and Waste Waters. John Rasmussen, Jr., Yale University, New Haven, Conn. 06520, Richard Rasmussen, Space Vector Corp., 7033 Canoga Ave., Canoga Park, Calif. 91303 2:30 Multielement Analysis of Natural Water by Neutron Activation, Group Chemical Separations, and Gamma-Ray Spectrometric Techniques. T. M. Tanner, L. A. Rancitelli, W. A. Haller, Battelle-Northwest, P. 0. Box 999, Richland, Wash. 99352 2:55 The Application of Neutron Activation Analysis to Environmental Problems in the Great Lakes. David Edgington, Morris Wahlgren, Radiological Physics and Chem­ istry Div., Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, III. 60439 3:30 Nondestructive Neutron Activation Analysis of En­ vironmental Samples. Richard Copeland, Environmental Research Group, P. 0. Box 322, Ann Arbor, Mich. 48107 3:55 Elemental Abundances of Streams Exposed to Strip Mine Runoff. James Vogt, David McKown, Michael Kay, University of Missouri, Research Reactor Facility, Colum­ bia, Mo. 65201 4:20 Specific Activity Profiles of Selected Fallout Radio­ nuclides in Whole Trees—Mechanisms of Uptake and Translocation. Irving Russell, Shieh-Lieh Fang, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Mass. 02167 GENERAL J. E. Paterson, Presiding

2:05 An Automated Platinum Loop Sampling System for Flameless Atomic Absorption and Atomic Fluorescence Spectroscopy. S. R. Crouch, S. R. Goode, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich. 48823 2:25 Precision Analysis of Rhenium by Thermal Activation Analysis. H. A. Braier, E. G. Miller, Gulf Research & De­ velopment Co., P. O. Box 2038, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15230 2:35 Neutron Activation Analysis Fingerprinting of Obsid­ ian Artifacts. D. J. R. Evans, AECL-CP, P. O. Box 3100, Station C, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; R. Wilmeth, National Museum of Man, Archaeology Div., Bells Corners, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

9:05 The Activities of the Intersociety Committee on Man­ ual of Methods for Ambient Air Sampling and Analysis. A. C. Stern, Dept. of Environmental Sciences and Engi­ neering, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N. C. 27514 9:35 The Status of Sensory Methods for Ambient Air Monitoring. E. R. Hendrickson, Environmental Engineer­ ing, Inc., 2324 S.W. 34th St., Gainesville, Fla. 32601 9:55 Interfacing Chemical and Sensory Sciences in Odor­ ous Pollution Measurements. Andrew Dravnieks, I IT Re­ search Institute, 10 W. 35th St., Chicago, III. 60616 10:25 Analysis of the Aerocarcinogen Conglomerate. E. Sawicki, Wing Q, Rm. 3 0 1 , Research Triangle Park, N. C. 27709 10:55 Studies of Aggressive Chemicals Adsorbed on Smoke Particulates by Photoelectron Spectroscopy. L. D. Hulett, T. A. Carlson, J. L. Durham, B. R. Fish, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tenn. 37830 11:15 Microwave Spectrometry as an Air Pollutant Analysis Method. E. A. Rinehart, Physics Dept., University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyo. 82070 11:40 Biological Degradation of Toxic Pollutants. G. G. Guilbault, S. S. Kuan, M. H. Sadar, W. Hussein, S. Hsiung, Louisiana State University, New Orleans, La. 70122 GENERAL J. S. Juvet, Jr., Presiding

9:05 Determination of the Chromium Content of Lunar Samples by Gas-Liquid Chromatography. W. R. Wolf, R. E. Sievers, Aerospace Research Labs, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433; W. D. Ross, Monsanto Research Corp., Day­ ton, Ohio 45407 9:20 Ultratrace Analysis for Beryllium in Apollo 11 and 12 Lunar Samples by Gas Chromatography. K. J. Eisentraut, D. G. Johnson, M. F. Richardson, R. E. Sievers, Aerospace Research Labs, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433 9:35 The Achievement and Measurement of Fast Tem­ perature-Rise Times in Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography (Pgc). R. L. Levy, C. J. Wolf, McDonnell Douglas Research Labs, St. Louis, Mo. 63166 9:55 Factors Affecting the Laser Pyrolysis of Polymers. D. L. Fanter, R. L. Levy, C. J. Wolf, McDonnell Douglas Research Labs, St. Louis, Mo. 63166 10:15 Improved Solid Supports for Gas Chromatography. R. D. Schwartz, R. G. Mathews, Pennzoil United, Inc., Shreveport, La. 71102 10:35 The Mechanical Desulfurization of Coal—Major Con­ siderations for SO-Emission Control. L. Hoffman, Κ. Ε. Yeager, Mitre Corp., 1820 Dolley Madison Blvd., McLean, Va. 22101 11:05 A Gas Chromatographic Method for the Microdetermination of Iodine. R. A. Hasty, Montana State University, Bozeman, Mont. 59715

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Laboratory automation is the topic for a special session planned for the 1971 Fall Joint Computer Conference to be held in Las Vegas, Nov., Nov. 15 to 18, 1971. The primary theme of the conference is the use of computers to improve the quality of life. Original papers illustrating applications in chemistry and related areas are being solicited for the session, "Systems and Concepts for Laboratory Automation." This session is being designed to provide a forum for the dissemination of methods and techniques now available and to stimulate new developments. Those wishing to submit papers should first contact either of the session cochairmen: Leonard H. Ponder, American Enka, Enka, N . C. 28728, 704-667-6961, or David L. Schroeder, On-Line Systems, 4721 M c Knight Rd., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15237, 412931-7600 The Joint Computer Conferences are held twice a year under the sponsorship of the American Federation of Information Processing Societies (AFIPS) and encompass the entire information processing field. By including this special session, an opportunity is provided to gain an overall view of computer technology as well as specifics in areas of particular interest. Exhibits will port r a y the impact of modern computer technology in many fields.

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Many other sessions are included and one of special interest also to analytical chemists is on environmental control. Prospective authors should request a copy of "Instructions to Authors" from the technical program chairman, M a r t i n Y. Silberberg, P . O. Box 11337, Palo Alto, Calif. 94306. The deadline for papers in all sessions is Apr. 1, 1971.

Symposium on Molelcular Structure and Spectroscopy The 26th Annual Symposium on Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy will be held June 14 to 18, 1971, at Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. Invited papers include the following: Photoionization Studies of Small Molecules by W. A. Chupka, Argonnc N a tional Laboratory; Spectra and I n t e r molecular Forces in Crystals by David Dows, University of Southern California; Molecular Zceman Effect, and the Measurement of Magnetic Susceptibilities and Molecular Quadrupole M o ments by W. H. Flygare, University of Illinois ; Rotation-Electronic Interaction in the Rydberg States of Simple Molecules b y J. W. C. Johns, National Research Council, Canada; Spectroscopic Studies of the Outer Planets b y Tobias Owen, State University of New York at Stony Brook; and a paper (title to be announced) b y W. Klemperer, H a r v a r d University. Sessions of contributed papers with the following titles are planned: elec-

News tronic spectra (small molecules) ; electronic spectra (theory) ; solid state (electronic) ; solid state (infrared) ; solid state (low temperature) ; microwave spectra; astrophysical spectra; lasers; chemical spectroscopy; high resolution infrared, theory and techniques; nmr spectra; vibrational analysis; intensity studies ; and others. Further details on the meeting are available from K. Narahari Rao, Dept. of Physics, Molecular Spectroscopy Symposium, 174 W. 18th Ave., Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 43210

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Second International Conference on Calorimetry and Thermodynamics The Second International Conference on Calorimetry and Thermodynamics (26th Annual Calorimetry Conference) will be held at the University of Maine, Orono, Me., July 12 to 14, 1971. This meeting will be sponsored by the Calorimetry Conference (USA) and the Commission on Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. The conference will be concerned with all methods and techniques of calorimetry and ancillary measurements, including applications in physics, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, and other fields, and also with noncalorimetric thermodynamic studies: thermochemical quantities obtained from chemical equilibrium studies; vaporization studies (vapor pressures, decomposition pressures, adsorption of gases, effusion measurements) ; noncalorimetric studies of thermodynamic properties in single and multicomponent systems (pvt data, compressibility, phase studies, solubilities) ; thermodynamics of systems of biochemical interest; thermodynamics of liquids (mixed liquids, ionic solutions, polyelectrolytes, etc.) For further information write to S. R. Gunn, University of California Radiation Laboratory, Livermore, Calif. 94550

ASTM News The ASTM infrared spectral data retrieval service (Sirch) is now available on IBM 360 computers. The new system will include the newly completed 14th supplement of 10,000 compounds bringing the total infrared spectral data bank to over 102,000 compounds. Separate tapes for the 14th supplement are also available. Write to R. W. Sherwood, ASTM, 1916 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19103. 215-569-4200

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Mar. 15 to 16—Seminar/Workshop on Specific Ion Electrodes. Cambridge, Mass. Contact: Orion Research, Inc., 11 Blackstone St., Cambridge, Mass. 02139. 617-864-5400 Mar. 15 to 19—Industrial Use of the Polarizing Microscope. Chicago, III. McCrone Research Institute. Contact (1) Mar. 15 to 19—Laser Applications. Washington University. Includes sessions on laser monitoring of the environment. Contact: Div. of Continuing Education, Box 1048, Washington University, St. Louis, Mo. 63130. 314-863-0100, ext. 4530 Mar. 17 to 19—Small Computer Applications and Interfacing. Reston, Va. Con­ tact: Donaldson Brown Center for Continuing Education, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Ext. Div., Blacksburg, Va. 24061. 703-552-8322 Mar. 17 to 19—Thermal Analysis: Differential Scanning Calorimetry, Thermogravimetric Analysis, Thermochemical Analysis. Norwalk, Conn. Perkin-Elmer. Con­ tact (8) Mar. 19 to 20—Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy. New York City. T. C. Rains, J. A. Dean, G. D. Christian. ACS. Contact (2) Mar. 22 to 23—Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy. Norwalk, Conn. Perkin-Elmer. Contact (8) Mar. 22 to 24—Fourier Transform Spectroscopy. Philadelphia, Pa. Sadtler Re­ search. Contact (3) Mar. 22 to 24—Nuclear Magnetic Resonance. Philadelphia, Pa. Sadtler Research. Contact (3) Mar. 25 to 26—Luminescence Spectroscopy. Norwalk, Conn. T. J. Porro, PerkinElmer. Contact (8) Mar. 29 to 31—Data Communications Systems. Williamsburg, Va. Introductory seminar to orient a potential user for on-line, real time, or other system. Con­ tact: Registrar, The Institute for Advanced Technology, Control Data Corp., 5272 River Rd., Washington, D. C. 20016. 301-652-2268, ext. 245 Mar. 29 to Apr. 1—Electronics for Chemists. Philadelphia, Pa. Sadtler Research. Contact (3) Mar. 29 to Apr. 2—Principles of Color Technology. Rensselaer Polytechnic Insti­ tute, Troy, N. Y. F. W. Billmeyer, Jr., Max Saltzman. Contact (4) Mar. 29 to Apr. 2—Photomicrography. London, England. McCrone Research Insti­ tute. Contact (1) Apr. 5 to 6—Color Technology. Raleigh, N. C. Diano Corp. Contact (5) Apr. 8 to 9—Color Technology. Washington, D. C. Diano Corp. Contact (5) Apr. 19 to 21—Nmr Workshop. Philadelphia, Pa. Sadtler Research. Contact (3) Apr. 19 to 23—Nondestructive Testing. Metals Park, Ohio. Metals Engineering Institute. Contact (6) Apr. 19 to 23—Industrial Use of the Polarizing Microscope. London, England. Mc­ Crone Research Institute. Contact (1) Apr. 19 to 23—Infrared. Chicago, III. Philadelphia, Pa. Sadtler Research. Con­ tact (3) Apr. 26 to 27—Thermoanalysis. Philadelphia, Pa. Sadtler Research. Contact (3) Apr. 26 to 30—Gas Chromatography. Philadelphia, Pa. Sadtler Research. Con­ tact (3) Apr. 26 to 30—Metallographic Techniques. Metals Park, Ohio. Metals Engineering Institute. Contact (6) Apr. 27 to 28—Third Symposium on Materials Characterization by Thermal Methods. Wilmington, Del. Contact: E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Instrument Products Div., Materials Characterization Symposium, Wilmington, Del. 19898

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included. The program will cover the following areas: electron-specimen in­ teraction in transmission, scanning, and probe analysis; electron optical instru­ mentation; electron lenses and guns; quantitative applications and measure­ ment in electron beam systems ; Fourier optics; contrast in both biological and nonbiological specimens imaged under a variety of conditions; ion optics and ion microscopy; applications showing physical principles in metals, materials, biological, and physical investigations. Further information on the meeting is

News Apr. 30—Forensic Applications in Scanning Electron Microscopy. Chicago, III. Contact: Milton E. Nelson, I IT Research Institute, 10 W. 35th St., Chicago, III. 60616. 312-225-9630 May 3 to 7—Two Separate Courses: Infrared, Part I; Mass Spectrometry. Phila­ delphia, Pa. Sadtler Research. Contact (3) May 3 to 7—Metallographic Interpretation. Metals Park, Ohio. Metals Engineer­ ing Institute. Contact (6) May 13 to 14—Color Technology. Manchester, England. Diano Corp. Contact (5) May 17 to 18—Color Technology. Milan, Italy. Diano Corp. Contact (5) May 17 to 21—Advanced Microscopy. Chicago, III. McCrone Research Institute. Contact (1) May 17 to 21—Two Separate Courses: Thin Layer Chromatography; Laboratory Management. Philadelphia, Pa. Sadtler Research. Contact (3) May 20 to 21—Color Technology. Frankfurt, Germany. Diano Corp. Contact (5) June 7 to 11—Two Separate Courses: Gas Chromatography; Infrared, Part II. Philadelphia, Pa. Sadtler Research. Contact (3) June 7 to 11—Photomicrography. Chicago, III. McCrone Research Institute. Con­ tact (1) June 7 to 11—Advanced Electron Microscopy. Philadelphia, Pa. Contact: William C. Cohen, Continuing Engineering Studies, University of Pennsylvania, 295 Towne Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. 19104. 215-594-8574 June 7 to 18—Modern X-Ray Spectrometry. Albany, N. Y. Contact: Henry Chessin, State University of New York at Albany, Dept. of Physics, 1400 Washington Ave., Albany, Ν. Υ. 12203 June 9 to 26—Digital Computers in Chemical Instrumentation. Purdue University. Contact: S. P. Perone, Chemistry Dept., Purdue University, Lafayette, Ind. 47907. Page 63 A, Jan. June 14 to 18—Industrial Use of the Polarizing Microscope. Chicago, III. McCrone Research Institute. Contact (1) June 17 to 18—Color Technology. Montreal, Canada. Diano Corp. Contact (5) June 21 to 25—Metallographic Techniques. Metals Park, Ohio. Metals Engineering Institute. Contact (6) June 21 to 25—Identification of Small Particles. Chicago, III. McCrone Research Institute. Contact (1) June 21 to 25—Two Separate Courses: Infrared, Part I; Nuclear Magnetic Reso­ nance. Philadelphia, Pa. Sadtler Research. Contact (3) June 21 to July 2—Special Summer Program in Infrared Spectroscopy. MIT. R. C. Lord, D. W. Mayo. Contact (7) June 26 to July 17—Digital and Analog Electronics for Scientists. University of Illinois, Urbana, III. Contact: H. V. Malmstadt, University of Illinois, Urbana, III. 61801. 217-333-3120 July 12 to 16—Enzymes and Their Use in Analysis and Clinical Diagnosis. MIT. Contact (7) July 12 to 16—Principles of Color Technology. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N. Y. F. W. Billmeyer, Jr., Max Saltzman. Contact (4) July 12 to 16—X-Ray Techniques in the Industrial Laboratory. London, England. McCrone Research. Contact (1) (1) Mrs. Miriam Fallen:, Registrar, McCrone Research Institute, 4 5 1 E. 31st St., Chicago, III. 60616. 312-842-7105 (2) Education Office, American Chemical Society, 1155 16th St., N.W., Washington, D. C. 20036. 202-737-3337, ext. 258 (3) Sadtler Educational Div., Sadtler Research Laboratories, Inc., 3316 Spring Garden St., Phila­ delphia, Pa. 19104. 215-382-7800 (4) Office of Continuing Studies, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, Ν. Υ. 12181 (5; Diano Corp., P. O. Box 2 3 1 , 132 Central St., Foxboro, Mass. 02035. 617-543-5383 (6) William M. Mueller, Director of Education, ASM, Metals Park, Ohio 44073. 216-338-5151 (7) Director of the Summer Session, Room E19-356, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Mass. 02139 (8) J. L. Bernard, Supervisor, Customer Training Dept., Mail Station 104, Perkin-Elmer Corp., Norwalk, Conn. 06852. 203-762-4644

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Denver Conference on X-Ray Analysis Applications The 20th Annual Denver Conference on Applications of X-E,ay Analysis will be held Aug. 11 to 13, 1971, at the Albany Hotel, Denver, Colo. Technical papers on subjects related to X-rays and their applications will be presented

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