Analysis of Oceanic Waters and Sediments

The presence of organic substances and cations in seawater is a growing concern, posing potential health hazards to humans, fish, and crustacea. Analysis of Oceanic Waters and Sediments focuses on the methods available for analyzing sediments in seawater, including classical and advanced physical techniques. It covers the occurrence of organic compounds and cations, examples of pollution, and the determination of concentrations of organic compounds and metals. The book is of interest to professionals in the water industry, as well as agriculturalists, chemists, biologists, toxicologists, public health workers, and public analysts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The growing presence of concentrated organic substances and cations in seawater is a matter of increasing concern for the water industry, environmentalists, and the general public. This poses a significant threat to human health, fish, and crustaceans. Until recently, seawater analysis primarily focused on major constituents like chloride and alkalinity, with insufficient attention given to sediment analysis.

Analysis of Oceanic Waters and Sediments provides a comprehensive overview of the methods available for analyzing sediments in seawater. It encompasses both classical approaches and the most advanced and recently introduced physical techniques. The book also delves into the sensitivities and limitations of these methods.

The book is divided into two main sections. The first section reviews the occurrence of organic compounds and cations in the ocean, along with examples of pollution by these substances. The second section focuses on determining the concentrations of organic compounds and metals, including an in-depth examination of the most sensitive analytical methods necessary for detecting them due to their low concentrations in the ocean.

A detailed exploration of the largely overlooked area of oceanic sediment analysis, this book is of immense interest to all professionals in the water industry, ranging from river management to fish industries, sewage effluent treatment and disposal, land drainage, and water supply. Its scope extends to agriculturalists, chemists, biologists, toxicologists, public health workers, and public analysts.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032340098