ABSTRACT Analytical studies of the environment have dealt primarily with toxic materials that may affect the health of man. Studies may also be made to evaluate nuisance effects and economic factors associated with corrosion, staining and damage to plant and animal life. It is important to note that many so-called pollutants are also essential trace elements. Analytical studies of the environment, therefore, should provide a broad background of knowledge for a true evaluation of the nature of the environment and changes that are taking place. A brief review of toxic and carcinogenic materials reveals that there are many hazards to man that are present in the environment. Analytical methods for studying water quality and ambient atmospheres are of critical importance. The analytical problems are very complex and there is great need for a concerted effort to develop suitable analytical procedures and to collect reliable analytical data. It may surprise many to learn that although waters have been analysed for many centuries, no one has yet truly determined the nature and amount of all inorganic species in natural waters, let alone the various organic species that must be present. The study of air pollution is similarly deficient in methodology. A review of the current status of analytical chemistry as applied to air and water pollution studies is made. Some important deficiencies in our present knowledge are pointed out.

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环境分析研究

摘要 环境分析研究主要处理可能影响人类健康的有毒物质。还可以进行研究以评估与腐蚀、染色和植物和动物生命损害相关的滋扰影响和经济因素。需要注意的是，许多所谓的污染物也是必不可少的微量元素。因此，对环境的分析研究应该提供广泛的知识背景，以便真正评估环境的性质和正在发生的变化。对有毒和致癌物质的简要回顾表明，环境中存在对人类的许多危害。研究水质和环境大气的分析方法至关重要。分析问题非常复杂，非常需要共同努力开发合适的分析程序并收集可靠的分析数据。许多人可能会惊讶地发现，尽管对水进行了许多世纪的分析，但还没有人真正确定天然水中所有无机物种的性质和数量，更不用说必须存在的各种有机物种了。对空气污染的研究同样缺乏方法论。对应用于空气和水污染研究的分析化学的现状进行了回顾。指出了我们目前知识中的一些重要缺陷。还没有人真正确定天然水中所有无机物种的性质和数量，更不用说必须存在的各种有机物种了。对空气污染的研究同样缺乏方法论。对应用于空气和水污染研究的分析化学的现状进行了回顾。指出了我们目前知识中的一些重要缺陷。还没有人真正确定天然水中所有无机物种的性质和数量，更不用说必须存在的各种有机物种了。对空气污染的研究同样缺乏方法论。对应用于空气和水污染研究的分析化学的现状进行了回顾。指出了我们目前知识中的一些重要缺陷。