Developed and written by those who use it, this one hundredth anniversary edition is the fulfillment of the authors' desire to produce one book that met all their needs for information on analytical reagents. They have also substituted instrumental analysis methods where appropriate, including inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. General topics include an introduction to classical methods of analysis, interpretation of specifications, and validation of analytical methods, analytic procedures and general directions, including gravimetric and titrimetric methods, colorimetry and turbidimetry, measurement of physical properties, direct electometric methods, trace and ultratrace elemental analysis, chromatography, and infrared spectroscopy, and solutions and mixtures used in tests such as reagents, buffers, indicators and solutions such as volumetric solutions and control solutions. The monographs for reagent chemicals and standard-grade reference materials are extensive, and lists and indices include registered trademarks and a list of bibliographies. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)