Analytical Chemistry Associated with the Destruction of Chemical Weapons

Heyl, M.; McGuire, Raymond R.

One of the major problems associated with the disposal of chemical weapons is that the agents have degraded over time, some quite seriously. Detecting and identifying the products of this decomposition are necessary prerequisites to the safe, complete and environmentally benign destruction of stockpiled weapons. The book presents and discusses both basic and novel techniques in a variety of areas of analytical chemistry which are relevant to achieving the ultimate destruction of chemical weapons. Presentations address sample collection and preparation, mass spectrometry, chromatographic techniques, NMR, and air monitoring techniques.
The work shows that analytical methods do exist to effectively support the destruction of chemical munitions. While further research is needed, the book provides an excellent baseline for further advances in the field.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2013-10-03

Format: Paperback

ISBN-10: 9789401063623

ISBN-13: 9789401063623

DOI: 10.1007/978-94-011-5600-4

Dimensions: 240cm x160cm

Pages: 350