Detection Technologies for Chemical Warfare Agents and Toxic Vapors

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CRC Press, 12 ago 2004 - 288 pagine
While it is not possible to predict or necessarily prevent terrorist incidents in which chemical warfare agents (CWAs) and toxic industrial chemicals (TICs) are deployed, correctly chosen, fast, and reliable detection equipment will allow prepared rescue workers to respond quickly and minimize potential casualties.

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1
Chapter 2 Chemical Warfare Agents and Toxic Industrial Chemicals
8
Chapter 3 Governmental Policies and Programs
32
Chapter 4 Vapor Generation Technniques
66
Chapter 5 Detector Selection Factors
103
Chapter 6 Ion Mobility Spectrometry
112
Chapter 7 Flame Photometry
134
Chapter 8 Infrared Spectroscopy
152
Chapter 10 Colorimetric Technology
197
Chapter 11 Photoionization and Flame Ionization Detection Techniques
210
Chapter 12 Future Trends in CWA and TIC Detection
226
Appendix A Material Safety Data Sheet
231
Appendix B Standing Operating Procedure
240
Appendic C Index of Chemical Agent Detectors and Supplies and Manufacturers
248
Glossary and Abbreviations
251
Bibliography
256

Chapter 9 Surface Acoustic Wave and Electrochemical Techniques
177
Index
260

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