{"product_id":"9781118135143","title":"Introduction to Soil Chemistry Analysis and Instrumentation","description":"\u003ch3\u003eChemical Analysis: A Series of Monographs on Analytical Chemistry and Its Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eIntroduction to Soil Chemistry\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAnalysis and Instrumentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAlfred R. Conklin | Mark F. Vitha\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Chemistry \/ Industrial \u0026amp; Technical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvides the tools needed to explore the incredible complexities of the earth's soils\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow in its \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e this highly acclaimed text fully equips readers with the skills and knowledge needed to analyze soil and correctly interpret the results. Due to the highly complex nature of soil, the author carefully explains why unusual results are routinely obtained during soil analyses, including the occurrence of methane in soil under oxidative conditions. The text also assists readers in developing their own analytical techniques in order to analyze particular samples or test for particular compounds or properties.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/i\u003e of \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Soil Chemistry\u003c\/i\u003e features four new chapters. Moreover, the entire text has been thoroughly updated and revised. It begins with a review of the history of soil chemistry, introducing fundamental concepts that apply to all soils. Next, the text explores:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic soil characteristics, horizonation, texture, clay, air, water, solids, organic matter, organisms, and fundamental chemical concepts essential to soil chemistry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTested and proven sampling techniques for soil analysis that provide reliable analytical results\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBasic soil measurement techniques and extraction procedures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInstrumentation to isolate and identify soil chemicals, including plant nutrients and contaminants\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetailed examples and figures throughout the text help readers successfully perform soil sampling and analytical methods as well as better understand soil's chemical characteristics. At the end of each chapter, a bibliography and list of references lead to additional resources to explore individual topics in greater depth. Each chapter also offers problem sets, encouraging readers to put their newfound skills into practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReflecting the latest research findings and best practices, the \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/i\u003e of \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to Soil Chemistry\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for both students and soil chemists who want to explore the incredible complexities of the earth's soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eALFRED R. CONKLIN JR., PhD, \u003c\/b\u003eis Professor of Agriculture and Soil at Wilmington College, where he teaches soil science, organic chemistry, and chemistry and the environment. He is also the International Director of the International Undergraduate Research Symposium. The recipient of three Fulbright Awards, Dr. Conklin has more than four decades of experience extracting and analyzing soil samples from Africa, Asia, and North and South America.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 February 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781118135143\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e376\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.92\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44379871576204,"sku":"9781118135143","price":126.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781118135143_0c2784bb-37e2-48ca-b109-47e9010269d2.jpg?v=1780179257","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781118135143","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}