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Langhorst, Marsha L.; Coyne, Linda B. – Analytical Chemistry, 1989
Presents a review focusing on some of the most widely used analytical techniques in monitoring personal exposures in the workplace for assessing human health risk. Discusses several basic techniques: solid sorbents, calibration standards, derivatizations, dosimeters, biomonitoring, gas monitoring, particulates, isocyanates, formaldehyde, and…
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemical Industry, Chemistry, Chromatography
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McManus, T. R.; And Others – Analytical Chemistry, 1989
This review of petroleum covers: crude oil; fuels, gaseous and liquid; lubricants, oils, and greases; asphalts, bitumens, tars, and pitches; hydrocarbons; physical properties; metals in oil; nonmetallic elements and heterocompounds; and analytical methods and apparatus. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemical Industry, Chemistry, Chromatography
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MacCarthy, Patrick; And Others – Analytical Chemistry, 1989
Analytical methods are reviewed for: alkali and alkaline earth metals; transition metals; precious metals; group 12, 13, 14, and 15 metals, nonmetals; radionuclides; multiple metals; anions; gases; chromatography; mass spectroscopy; photometry; sampling; volatile compounds; surfactants; detergents; pesticides; herbicides; and fungicides. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, Chromatography, College Science
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Arkun, Yaman; And Others – Chemical Engineering Education, 1988
Describes a graduate engineering course which specializes in model predictive control. Lists course outline and scope. Discusses some specific topics and teaching methods. Suggests final projects for the students. (MVL)
Descriptors: Automation, Chemistry, College Science, Course Content
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Cotter, Robert J. – Analytical Chemistry, 1988
Discusses the history and development of Plasma Desorption Mass Spectrometry to determine molecular weights and structures of proteins and polymers. Outlines theory, instrumentation, and sample preparation commonly used. Gives several examples of resulting spectra. (ML)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, College Science
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Caldwell, Karin D. – Analytical Chemistry, 1988
Describes a technique for separating samples that range over 15 orders of magnitude in molecular weight. Discusses theory, apparatus, and sample preparation techniques. Lists several types of field-flow fractionation (FFF) and their uses: sedimentation FFF, thermal FFF, flow FFF, electrical FFF, and steric FFF. (ML)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, College Science, Electronic Control
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Amato, Ivan – Analytical Chemistry, 1988
Identifies a common laboratory problem that causes instrumentation malfunction. Provides numerous experiences of researchers whose results have been affected by humidity fluctuations, magnetic field fluctuations, trucks driving by, and other factors. (ML)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, College Science, Electronic Equipment
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Worthy, Ward – Chemical and Engineering News, 1988
Announces the incorporation of a laboratory information management system (LIMS) into the academic environment. Describes the applications of a computer-automated laboratory system at one university. Stresses the benefits to students of the use of such a system in terms of entry into the industrial environment and to professors in grading. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation
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Krieger, James – Chemical and Engineering News, 1986
Describes an experiential lab program for a two-year college's chemical technology program. Discusses student experiences in six miniature pilot plants that represent the essential instrumentation and chemical processes found in the chemical industry. Recognizes the industries that helped implement the program. (TW)
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Chemical Industry, Chemical Reactions, Chemical Technicians
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Koury, Albert M.; Parcher, Jon F. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1979
Describes a laboratory technique for use in an undergraduate instrumental analysis course that, using the interpretation of window diagrams, prepares a mixed liquid phase column for gas-liquid chromatography. A detailed procedure is provided. (BT)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, Chromatography, College Science
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School Science Review, 1990
Included are 30 science activities that include computer monitoring, fieldwork, enzyme activity, pH, drugs, calorimeters, Raoult's Law, food content, solubility, electrochemistry, titration, physical properties of materials, gel filtration, energy, concepts in physics, and electricity. (KR)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Uses in Education
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Birk, James P., Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1990
Four microcomputer applications are presented including: "Computer Simulated Process of 'Lead Optimization': A Student-Interactive Program,""A PROLOG Program for the Generation of Molecular Formulas,""Determination of Inflection Points from Experimental Data," and "LAOCOON PC: NMR Simulation on a Personal Computer." Software, availability,…
Descriptors: Atomic Structure, Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, College Science
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Szafran, Zvi; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Discussed are four major advantages to the use of microscale laboratories for teaching chemistry. Included are effects on waste generation, laboratory safety, reagent variety, and laboratory efficiency. (CW)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Graduate Study, Hazardous Materials
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Anderson, Dennis G. – Analytical Chemistry, 1989
This review covers analytical techniques applicable to the examination of coatings, raw materials, and substrates upon which coatings are placed. Techniques include chemical and electrochemical methods, chromatography, spectroscopy, thermal analysis, microscopy, and miscellaneous techniques. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemical Industry, Chemistry, Chromatography
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Matsuo, Tsutomu; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Presented is a photoelectric colorimeter which can be assembled by the student. Reports that it can do many of the same analyses as the SPEC 20 but at a greatly reduced cost using older technology. Presents several experiments to use with the colorimeter. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry, College Science, Electronic Equipment
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