title: Analytical chemistry in the Soviet Union.
abstract: The history of the development of analytical chemistry in the Soviet Union is briefly outlined. Organizations co-ordinating research in this field, and the leading scientific centres, are indicated. Achievements in various analytical techniques are reviewed. Analytical services in some branches of the economy, and the analysis of most important materials are considered. Major publications are pointed out and international contacts of Soviet experts are discussed.
authors.affiliation: V.I. Vernadsky Institute of Geochemistry and Analytical Chemistry of the USSR Academy of Sciences, Moscow, 117975, USSR.
authors.forename: Y A
authors.initials: YA
authors.lastname: Zolotov