Analytical problems in the quantification of elements in water bodies.
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.
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Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Laboratorio di Tossicologia Applicata, Rome, Italy.
D005618:Fresh Water / Q000032:analysis*; D012623:Seawater / Q000032:analysis*; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical / Q000032:analysis*
D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical