Sample preparation techniques in analytical chemistry edited by somenath mitra p cm chemical analysisv 162 includes index isbn 0 471 32845 6 clothacid free paper 1 sampling 2 chemistry analytic methodology i mitra s somenath 1959 ii series qd754s24s26 2003 543 dc21 2003001379 printed in the united states of america 10987654321. The importance of accurate sample preparation techniques cannot be overstated meticulous sample preparation is essential often overlooked it is the midway point where the analytes from the sampl the largest repository of validated free and subject focused e publications and online seminars in analytical science covering latest techniques equipment original research editorials and . Designed to serve as a text in an undergraduate or graduate level curriculum sample preparation techniques in analytical chemistry also provides an invaluable reference tool for analytical chemists in the chemical biological pharmaceutical environmental and materials sciences. Sample preparation is often a limiting step in chemical analysis not only is it an important source of uncertainty in the analysis but it is also often a lengthy and labor intensive process this monograph provides a solid and practical overview on this important topic. Analytical abstracts is a current awareness and information retrieval service for analytical chemistry published by the royal society of chemistry in cambridge united kingdom it was first published in the mid 1950s by the society for analytical