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of applications of the method, and the large number of references (188) should be a particularly
useful starting point for workers with a specific analytical problem. Every chapter includes many
references to the original literature.
Throughout the book mathematical discussions of the theory are given where possible; inclusion
of a table showing all the symbols used helps the reader to follow such arguments. Tables of relative
retention data and of liquid phases recommended for particular analytical separations (together with
literature references) are other most useful features. The standard of production of the book is high:
the clarity of the diagrams deserves special mention.
In the reviewer’s oninion, this volume will be most useful as an introduction to the field and as a
guide to the extensiv~litera&re on the subject in laboratories where gas-liquid chromatography is
being used or where there are problems which could be solved by this technique. This is a very good
account of an important topic.
A. K. GALWEY
The analytical chemistry of polymers, Volume 12. Edited by G. M. Kline. Part II--Analysis of
molecular structure aad chemical groups. Pp. xiii + 619. 132s. Part III-Identification procedums
andchemlcalanaIysls. Pp. vi + 566. 124s. Interscience Publishers, New York, 1962.
TI-IZ latest volume in the well-known “High Polymers” series has been issued in three parts, the
second and third of which are being reviewed here. Part II deals with the examination of hieh ~olv-
mers by physical methods, while”Part III is concerned with identification procedures &“andthe
chemical analysis of high polymers.
In Part II a large number of techniques of physical chemistry are described, together with their
application to the study of polymers. Chapters deal with molecular weight and size measurement;
X-ray diffraction; optical measurements; differential thermal analysis; pyrolysis; mass spectrom-
etry; ultraviolet and infrared spectrophotometry; fluorescence; chromatography; polarography
and magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Each chapter is introduced by a brief, but informative,
account of the appropriate technique and this is followed by a description of the way in which the
technique can be applied in the study of high polymers. This book can be recommended not only for
the high polymer content, but also for the readable accounts of the various experimental methods
involved.
In Part III, attention is specifically directed towards the identification and chemical analysis of high
polymers. One systematic approach is made in which physical tests, elementary analysis, chemical
tests, etc., are applied to polymer samples. A section on the microscopic study of polymers in
conjunction with staining techniques is of interest. The now familiar techniques of radiochemical
analysis are described and a large number of applications of this method are described. A short
section on end-group analysis completes the book.
These volumes are well produced and provide a very readable account of the analysis and physical
study of high polymers. The reviewer recommends these volumes not only to those concerned with
high polymer chemistry, but also to those who would like to know more about the way in which
modem techniques can he applied.
JAMESC. ROBB
J&&hung in die qualitative anorganiscbe HalbmSmanalyse, 3rd edition. GERHARDACKEIWANN

VEB Deutscher Verlag fir Gnmdstofl%ndustrie. Leipzig, 1962, pp. 175. DM14.-.
THIS little book is recommended for students, and for chemists in industrial and research laboratories
who are not yet familiar with small-scale inorganic qualitative analysis. The fact that the third
edition has been reached only about three years after the appearance of the first edition indicates
that the earlier editions have enjoyed some popularity. And, one could add, a well-deserved
popularity.
The changes from the second edition have not been extensive, though one point that deserves
commendation is the introduction of IUPAC terminoloev. The oresent reviewer is also clad to note
that the microscope is introduced in this course as a noGal toolbf the chemist; two pag& of photo-
micrographs are included.
While English-speaking students are unlikely to use this book (except in a laudable attempt to
improve their knowledge of the German language) all those concerned with the tenching of semi-
micro analysis can be recommended to acquire it, as a likely source of new ideas and new techniques.
CECIL L. k-t%LSON

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