A useful source for anyone working with analytical data, Environmental Sampling and Analysis for Metals is a comprehensive and easy-to-read text for laboratory technicians and analytical chemists. It serves as a guide for analyzing metals in environmental samples and as a reference for essential information on analytical and quality control procedures. It provides the latest in analytical techniques, instrumentation, and regulations. Topics include sample collection, preservation, step-by-step analytical procedures, complete QA/QC requirements, data validation, and more. The book provides an overview of the occurrence, source, and fate of metallic substances in the environment, as well as their control via regulation.