title: Analytical problems in the quantification of elements in water bodies.
abstract: The main aspects of element analysis in natural waters are briefly surveyed. Particular attention is devoted to sampling, pretreatment and storage problems, as well as pitfalls, followed by a detailed discussion on the most flexible and powerful routine analytical techniques. A number of examples are also given to illustrate the major sectors of investigation presently being explored. Future trends and needs are finally outlined.
authors.affiliation: Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Laboratorio di Tossicologia Applicata, Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Caroli
mesh_terms: D005618:Fresh Water / Q000032:analysis*; D012623:Seawater / Q000032:analysis*; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical / Q000032:analysis*
chemical_list: D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical