Description
Wiley India Laboratory Manual For Environmental Chemistry by R Gopalan
The present book is meant for the students who opt for a course in “Environmental Chemistry” with laboratory work as a component of the course. Spread in 72 experiments the analyses of soil, water and air have been described in a simple manner so that most of these experiments can be conducted even by the beginners in this subject. The principals involved, preparation of the reagents and the procedures are described for each experimental method. The authors hope that this manual would prove to be useful in laboratories where soil, water and air are routinely tested.
About the Author
R. Gopalan is a Ph.D. from the University of Madras. He taught at Madras Christian College for thirty-four years. He has authored fifty research articles and thirty books. He is currently a freelance writer and teacher.
Amirtha Anand is a Reader in Chemistry at Maitreyi College, Delhi University. She has 22 years of experience in teaching Physical Chemistry at the undergraduate level. She has co-authored the book ‘Chemistry Class XII’ written in accordance with the latest NCERT Syllabus.
R. Wilfred Sugumar obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Madras. He has carried out research in biodegradation of wastewater containing azo dyes. He is the Head of the Department of Chemistry in Madras Christian College.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BOOK REVIEW
PART I - WATER ANALYSIS :
Principles of Spectrometric Analysis
Sampling Techniques
Colour
Turbidity
Total Dissolved Solids
Conductance
pH Value
Acidity
Alkalinity
Dissolved Oxygen
Chemical Oxygen Demand
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
Dissolved Organic Carbon
Calcium Hardness of Water
Total Hardness of Water
Nitrate Nitrogen
Nitrate Nitrogen Brucine Method
Ammonia Nitrogen
Fluoride
Fluoride in Drinking Water (by Fluoride Electrode)
Chloride
Residual Chlorine
Sulphide
Sulphite
Sulphate
Phosphate
Iron
Chromium
Copper
Lead
Nickel
Cadmium
Mercury
Cyanides
Boron
Selenium
Arsenic
Suspended Solids
Determination of Chlorophyll-a
Determination of Productivity
PART II SOIL ANALYSIS :
Collection of Soil Samples
pH Value
Soluble Salts
Identification of Calcium Carbonate, Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium
Calcium Carbonate
Gypsum Requirement
Lime Requirement
Alkalinity
Organic Carbon
Total Nitrogen
Available Nitrogen
Ammonium Nitrogen
Nitrate Nitrogen
Nitrite Nitrogen
Available Phosphorus
Available Sulphur
Silica
Available Potassium
Sodium
Calcium and Magnesium
Micronutrient Elements
Pesticide Residues
Separation and Identification of Pesticide Residues from the Soil
PART III AIR ANALYSIS :
Qualitative Analysis of CO, CO2, H2S, SO2, NO and NO2
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Dioxide
Hydrogen Sulphide
Sulphur Dioxide
Nitric Oxide and Nitrogen Dioxide
Particulates
PART IV MISCELLANEOUS:
Calcium in Egg Shells
Effect of pH on Germination of Seeds
Effect of Copper Salt on Germination of seeds
Phosphate in Detergents
Benzoic Acid and Sorbic Acid in Soft Drinks
Sulphur Dioxide in Soft Drinks
Identification of Food Adulterants
Appendices
References
Index