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About the Book:

"Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry" is a comprehensive guide designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the basic and applied sciences, as well as analysts in laboratories who analyze a wide range of samples. From medicines and pharmaceuticals to food and drinking water, this book covers the analysis of diverse substances. Despite the differences in these samples, there is a common thread of similarity in the principles and operations of quantitative analysis. 

With a focus on the subject of analytical chemistry, this book provides an understanding that will benefit any analyst, whether they are a student, researcher, or professional. The chapters are organized into four parts, beginning with the fundamentals of quantitative analysis. The second part delves into the preparation of standard solutions, while the third part explores instrumental methods of analysis. The final part addresses the errors that can occur during analysis and provides insights into how to prevent them. 

The book explains the derivation of formulas used in calculations in a clear and concise manner, accompanied by illustrative examples for better comprehension. Additionally, the inclusion of model calculations with worked-out solutions allows readers to gain confidence in solving similar problems. 

"Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry" is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to master the principles, techniques, and calculations involved in analytical chemistry. Whether you are a student embarking on your scientific journey or an experienced professional looking to enhance your analytical skills, this book will guide you towards excellence in your analyses.                

Contents:

Part I - Theoretical Aspects

1.    Introduction

2.    Concentrations of Solutions

3.    Basic Principles of Quantitative Analysis

4.    Titrimetric Analysis

5.    Acid Base Titrimetry

6.    Nonaqueous Acid Base Titrimetry

7.    Oxidation Reduction Titrimetry

8.    Precipitation Titrimetry

9.    Complexometric Titrimetry

Part II - Standard Solutions

10. Primary and Secondary Standard Solutions

11. Preparation of Standard Solutions

Part III - Instrumental Methods of Analysis

12. Colorimetry and UV-Visible Absorption Spectrophotometry

13. Flame Photometry

14. Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry

15. Potentiometry

16. Polarography

Part IV - Errors in Quantitative Analyses

17. Errors in Analyses - Evaluation and Minimization

About the Author:

D K Sarkar had his Master and Doctorate from Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. He started his career as a Scientist in Coromandel Indag Research Centre, Padappai, Tamil Nadu (now International Institute of Biotechnology and Toxicology, IIBT) and continued there for a short stint of few years. With teaching as his primary instinct and passion, Dr Sarkar joined Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University (formerly Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University) as an Assistant Professor and taught both at Under Graduate and Post Graduate level for more than three decades. After retirement from active service from the University, Dr Sarkar joined Sri Kinjarapu Yerran Naidu College of Agricultural Sciences, SSR Puram, Etcherla, Andhra Pradesh (affiliated to Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University) in late 2016 as the Associate Dean of the College and continued there for three years. In the College, He was intensely involved in classroom teaching in quenching his thirst for teaching, notwithstanding the large chunk of administrative duties as are to be handled by the first Associate Dean of a College. 

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