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Book SynopsisAnalytical chemists in industry are frequently faced with situations where a basic understanding of microbiology would be an advantage, for instance in the analysis of bacteria in food. Microbiology for the Analytical Chemist has been written specifically for analytical chemists who have little or no knowledge of microbiology, but might be required to interpret microbiological results. This book covers a wide range of microbiological situations in analysis. It deals with the question of establishing when a sample is contaminated, the problems of counting and identifying micro-organisms and establishing what effect they will have on the sample. The book examines the microbial contents of water and food. It also looks at the procedures for disinfecting and preservative testing. Traditional laboratory methods are discussed, and new rapid techniques are also considered. Microbiology for the Analytical Chemist is unusual in that it pulls together those aspects of microbiology which are of i
Table of ContentsIntroduction; Procaryotes; Biodeterioration; Equipment and Methods; Microscopy and Staining; Microbial Detection and Counting; Biochemical Testing; Practical Identification of Bacteria; Microbiology of Food; Microbiological Analysis of Water; Sterility Sterility Testing Disinfectants; Microbiological Assay; Appendix 1
