Inorganic Species, Part 1

List of Contributors

Preface


1 Origin and Nature of Selected Inorganic Constituents in Natural Waters

I. Introduction

II. Chemical Reactions of Inorganic Species in Aqueous Solution

III. Origin and Nature of Trace Inorganic Constituents in Natural Waters

References


2 Redox Potential: Its Measurement and Importance in Water Systems

I. Introduction

II. Theoretical Framework

III. Measurement of Redox Potential

IV. Reference Electrodes

V. Applications

References


3 Alkalinity and Acidity

I. Introduction

II. Concepts and Specific Systems

References


4 Conductance: a Collective Measure of Dissolved Ions

I. Introduction

II. Specific Conductance

III. Equivalent Conductance

IV. Ionic Mobility

V. Evaluation of Factors Affecting Equivalent Conductance

VI. Techniques and Instruments

VII. Applications and Interpretations of Conductivity Values

References


5 The Theory and Measurement of Turbidity and Residue

I. The Sample

II. Theory of Light Scattering

III. Measurement of Turbidity

IV. The Determination of Residue—Suspended and Dissolved Solids

References


6 A Summary of Methods for Water-Quality Analysis of Specific Species

I. Introduction

II. Analysis Considerations

III. Classical Methods of Analysis

IV. Spectroscopic Instrumental Methods

V. Electrochemical Methods

VI. Chromatography

References

Index