Analysis of Oceanic Waters and Sediments

The presence of concentrations of organic substances and cations in seawater is a matter of increasing concern to the water industry, environmentalists and the general public alike. Until fairly recently, seawater analysis was limited to a number of major constituents such as chloride and alkalinity. This reference draws attention to the methods available for analysing sediments in seawater. It covers classical methods and the most advanced and recently introduced physical techniques as well as their sensitivities and limitations.