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New Books Radioimmunoassay in Clinical Bio chemistry. C. A. Pasternak, Ed. xvii + 299 pages. Heyden & Sons Inc., 225 Park Ave., New York, N.Y. 10017. 1975. $29.50
covered through 1972, the contribu tions of process instrumentation to laboratory automation seem underemphasized. Finally, the potential bene fits from automated data handling, while not extensively reviewed, are also presented. The review of sampling methods for pesticides in air is also a mixture of specific information and a few over simplifications. Although considerable attention is paid to the collection of particulate material and the relative efficiencies of various devices, little mention has been made of recent work by EPA and others on sampling of combustion exhausts for submicron particulate material. Methods re viewed for the collection of vapors in clude adsorption, absorption, freezeout, and grab-sampling. However, the various techniques are not critically evaluated although the hazards associ ated with the use of charcoal are men tioned. Little mention is made of the use of packed absorption tubes, in spite of the higher sensitivity and effi ciency associated with this method. It seems considerable work remains to be done in the comparison of sampling methods, especially for higher molecu lar weight, low volatility compounds. Finally, no mention is made of the po tential for contamination by various components of the system (valves, seals, paint, welding flux, etc.). Of the literature reviewed (through early 1973), the references to the excellent series edited by Tahori are heartening to see. The review on PCB residues in silos briefly summarizes recent (1973) work directed toward those sources of PCB insult to foods. However, little quanti tative summary information is pre sented. For example, mention is made that "7% of milk samples had detect able traces of PCB's" without mention of the detection limit or the distribu tion of concentrations found. Until more toxicological data are available on the biological activity of PCB's, only through source surveys of con taminants can accurate epidemiologi cal studies be planned. Quantitative summaries are a necessary part of the data reduction process. In conclusion, the practicing residue chemist will find this addition to the series equally valuable to its predeces sors. Occasional users will also find ready access to the original literature through this volume.
Compiled in this book are 29 select ed papers presented at a Symposium on Radioimmunoassay and Related Topics in Clinical Biochemistry, which was held in Oxford, England, from 24-26 September 1974. Its primary appeal is to clinical research workers as an up-to-date summary of the vari ous techniques currently in use in the field of clinical radioimmunoassay. New applications and variations are presented, together with some of the pitfalls that may occur. The topics range from automation and costing of assay procedures, through mecha nisms of hormone action, to the prob lem of drug abuse. Analytical Chemistry of the Con densed Phosphates. S. Greenfield and M. Clift. χ + 202 pages. Pergamon Press, Inc., Maxwell House, Fairview Park, Elmsford, N.Y. 10523. 1975. $14.40
Although there is some original in formation which may be useful to the expert, this book is designed primarily as a practical text for those with no previous experience in phosphorus chemistry as such. The practical infor mation is supported by sufficient the oretical knowledge for a full under standing of the processes involved. Among the analytical methods dis cussed are gravimetric, titrimetric, electroanalytical, chromatographic, and spectrometric methods such as in frared, x-ray diffraction, and nuclear magnetic resonance.
Continuing Series Encyclopedia of Electrochemistry of the Elements, Vol. 4. Allen J. Bard, Ed. xiv + 465 pages. Marcel Dekker Inc., 270 Madison Ave., New York, N.Y. 10016. 1975. $79.50
The elements treated in this fourth volume of a series on the comprehen sive review of the electrochemical be havior of the elements and their com pounds are antimony, fluorine, gold, thallium, tin, sulfur, selenium, telluri um, and polonium. The nine chapters contributed by eight authors each ex amine one element. Each chapter is generally organized into five sections: standard and formal potentials, voltammetric characteristics, kinetic pa rameters and double-layer properties, electrochemical studies, and applied
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electrochemistry. The book is a good quality photo-offset copy of doublespaced typewritten text. The Analysis of Organic Materials, No. 9: Aldehydes—Photometric Analysis, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2. Eugene Sawicki and Carole R. Sawicki. xxviii + 283 pages, Vol. 1; xiv + 344 pages, Vol. 2. Aca demic Press Inc., 111 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. 10003. 1975. $10.50, Vol. 1; $10.80, Vol. 2
The first two volumes of this series, written by two experts in the analysis of organic pollutants, deal with the current state of the art and describe the photometric analysis of aldehydes. There are discussions on spectrophotometric, fluorimetric, phosphorimetric, quanchofluorimetric, and quanchophosphorimetric methods. Includ ed are analytical data for 66 al dehydes, contained in approximately 165 figures and 142 tables, as well as a very large number of cookbook style test procedures. Also provided is a useful introduction section to the first volume. This section includes acro nyms, definitions and other necessary information, chromate standard solu tions, criteria for method selection, criteria for potentially hazardous chemicals, and lethal, harmful, and other syntheses involving environmen tal chemicals. The book is well ref erenced with 2050 entries. The Analysis of Organic Materials, No. 4: Chemical Analysis of Organometallic Compounds, Vol. 4: Elements of Group V. T. R. Crompton. χ + 302 pages. Academic Press Inc., 111 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. 10003. 1975. $23.25
This fourth volume of a series on analysis of organometallic compounds of all the elements contains a review of Group VA elements. However, 245 of the 302 pages are devoted to the dis cussion of organophosphorus com pounds. This chapter on organophos phorus compounds provides a com plete review of all aspects of analytical chemistry related to insecticides and pesticides and includes a detailed dis cussion on the application of gas chro matography to their analysis. Al though intended as a reference book, enough information is given to enable the worker to apply the methods with out consulting the original sources.
Vibrational Spectra and Structure, Vol. 4. James R. Durig, Ed. xi + 300 pages. American Elsevier Publishing Co., Inc., 52 Vanderbilt Ave., New York, N.Y. 10017. 1975. $31.25
This book presents materials origi nally intended for inclusion in the third volume, which was published by
Books Marcel Dekker earlier in 1975. Six au thorities in the field critically review the real progress that has been made in Raman and infrared spectroscopy in recent years. The topics of four chapters include infrared and Raman spectra of unique matrix-isolated mol ecules, vibrational spectra and struc ture of plastic crystals, intramolecular force field calculations: methods and application, and characterization of the products of metal atom-molecule cocondensation reactions by matrix infrared and Raman spectroscopy. The references found at the end of each chapter cover the literature through 1974. The author and subject indices to the entire volume are also provided at the end of the text. The book is reproduced from a typewritten text.
Toxicology Annual 1974. Charles L. Winek and Sydney P. Shanor, Eds. xiv + 323 pages. Marcel Dekker, Inc., 270 Madison Ave., New York, N.Y. 10016. 1975. $29.50 ,
This is the first volume of an annual series which promises to compile se
lected topics of current concern or in terest in the broad field of toxicology. The 14 chapters of this volume writ ten by 19 different contributors dis cuss all aspects of toxicology including clinical, forensic, analytical, preven tive, veterinary, and currently contro versial areas such as marijuana and saccharin. The book is a photo-offset copy of typewritten text.
Lab Basic Programming Guide. 144 pages. Inquiries Manager, HewlettPackard Co., Route 4 1 , Avondale, Pa. 19311. 1975. $12.50
Company Manuals Analytical Methods for Carbon Rod At omizers. Varian Instrument Division Service Center, 670 E. Arques Ave., Sunnyvale, Calif. 94086. 1975. $25 plus 75φ shipping charge
This handsomely packaged cook book format manual from Varian In strument contains more than 80 ana lytical methods applicable to activities ranging from air and water pollution to agricultural, bio-sciences, food, fo rensic, geochemical, metallurgy, petro chemical, and other industries. In ad dition, other sections of the manual explain the theory and operating prin ciples of flameless atomic absorption, sampling techniques, use of standards, and interferences.
This tutorial handbook from Hew lett-Packard designed for people with out prior knowledge of computer pro gramming offers a complete selfteaching course in LAB BASIC, a soft ware that enables users to develop and run their own chromatography pro grams on Hewlett-Packard laboratory data systems. The 10 sections of the book cover all features of LAB BASIC and their use in creating workable programs to manipulate data from gas and liquid chromatographs.
Application Notes on X-Ray Fluores cence and Diffraction. Analytical In struments Department, Siemens Corp., 186 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, N.J. 08830. 1975. $15
Twenty-five application notes de scribing the use of x-ray diffraction and fluorescence systems in analysis of low alloyed steel, blood serum, in dustrial oils, glazing colors, fluorine, and other materials are assembled into a two-volume, soft cover series by Siemens Corp. Results presented were actually produced by working labora tories.
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