Sample Preparation in Chromatography (Hardcover)

Introduction and General Considerations. Preparatory information. Sampling and its connection with sample preparation. Overview on sample preparation for chromatography. Chromatography as the core step in an analytical process. Data processing in chromatographic methods. Automation in sample preparation.
Sample Preparation Techniques using Physical Processes. Mechanical processing in sample preparation. Phase transfer separations applied in sample preparation. Headspace sampling techniques in gas chromatography. Solvent extraction. Sorbent extraction. Chromatographic procedures as preliminary separation. Membrane separations. Electroseparation techniques in sample preparation. Other separation techniques in sample preparation.
Sample Preparation Techniques involving Chemical Modifications. Chemical modifications for dissolution and fractionation. Purpose of derivatization in chromatographic analysis. Chemical reactions used in derivatization. Derivatization reactions for analytes with various functional groups. Chemical degradation of polymers and pyrolysis.