Modern Practice of Gas Chromatography

ROBERT L. GROB, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Analytical Chemistry at Villanova University and a consultant in analytical and environmental chemistry. His previous books include Environmental Problem-Solving Using Gas and Liquid Chromatography (with Dr. Mary A. Kaiser of the DuPont Company), Chromatographic Analysis of the Environment, and three editions of this text. Dr. Grob is the recipient of the Stephen Dal Nogare Award in Chromatography, the EAS Award in Separation Science, and the Father Daniel Egan Award (from his undergraduate alma mater) for Excellence in Science and Teaching. Dr. Grob received his BS in Chemistry from the Franciscan University of Steubenville and his MS and PhD in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Virginia. EUGENE F. BARRY, PhD, is Professor of Chemistry and Chair of the Chemistry Department at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. Dr. Barry has lectured in numerous short courses on GC, HPLC, and Capillary Electrophoresis. Along with Dr. Grob, he is coinstructor of the popular short course "Practical Gas Chromatography: Packed and Capillary Columns," annually presented at the Eastern Analytical Symposium and the Pittsburgh Conference. He is author or coauthor of over 100 publications and has several patents. He received his BS in Chemistry from Villanova University and his PhD in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Rhode Island.

“This new and largely illustrated edition represents an all-inclusive text that may be used for university courses as well as short courses.” (International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, August 2005) "In addition to being a very thorough instrumental work, this book also covers modern applications of GC in numerous disciplines." (CHOICE, January 2005)"For students and professors of GC, this edition is a must-have. It is comprehensive and contains many special topics, including all the current references needed to continue your study." (Analytical Chemistry, February 1, 2005)"This book will not only be helpful for novices in the field…but will also serve as an invaluable reference tool for more experienced users …" (E-STREAMS, December 2004)"It is a pleasure to review the fourth edition of what many regard as the 'Bible' of gas chromatography...a must-have book on the shelves of all laboratories doing gas chromatographic analyses." (Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, October 7, 2004)"…valuable reference on gas chromatography." (Journal of the American Chemical Society, Sept 15, 2004)

• Preface. 1. Introduction (Robert L. Grob).PART I: THEORY AND BASICS.2. Theory of Gas Chromatography (Robert L. Grob).3. Columns: Packed and Capillary; Column Selection in Gas Chromatography (Eugene F. Barry).4. Optimization of Separations and Computer Assistance (John V. Hinshaw).5. High-Speed Gas Chromatography (Richard D. Sacks).PART II: TECHNIQUES AND INSTRUMENTATION.6. Detectors in Modern Gas Chromatography (Luis A. Colón and Lisa J. Baird).7. Techniques for Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (John A. Masucci and Gary W. Caldwell).8. Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis by Gas Chromatography (Robert L. Grob and Mary A. Kaiser).9. Inlet Systems for Gas Chromatography (Nicholas H. Snow).10. Gas Management Systems for Gas Chromatography (Reginald J. Bartram).PART III: APPLICATIONS.11. Sample Preparation Techniques for Gas Chromatography (Nicholas H. Snow and Gregory C. Slack).12. Physicochemical Measurements by Gas Chromatography (Mary A. Kaiser and Cecil R. Dybowski).13. Petroleum and Petrochemical Analysis by Gas Chromatography (Edward F. Smith, Mark E. Craig, and Clifford C. Walters).14. Clinical and Pharmaceutical Applications of Gas Chromatography (Juan G. Alvarez).15. Environmental Applications of Gas Chromatography (John L. Snyder).16. Forensic Science Applications of Gas Chromatography (Thomas A. Brettell).17. Validation and QA/QC of Gas Chromatographic Methods (Thomas A. Brettell and Richard E. Lester).APPENDIXES.Appendix A. Effect of Detector Attenuation Change and Chart Speed on Peak Height, Peak Width, and Peak Area (Robert L. Grob and Eugene F. Barry).Appendix B. Gas Chromatographic Acronyms and Symbols and Their Definitions (Robert L. Grob and Eugene F. Barry).Appendix C. Useful Hints for Gas Chromatography (Robert L. Grob and Eugene F. Barry).INDEX.