1st Edition

Detection Technologies for Chemical Warfare Agents and Toxic Vapors

By Yin Sun, Kwok Y. Ong Copyright 2005
288 Pages
by CRC Press

288 Pages
by CRC Press

288 Pages
by CRC Press

While it is not possible to predict — or necessarily prevent — terrorist incidents in which chemical warfare agents (CWAs) and toxic industrial chemicals (TICs) are deployed, correctly chosen, fast, and reliable detection equipment will allow prepared rescue workers to respond quickly and minimize potential casualties. Detection Technologies for Chemical Warfare Agents and Toxic Vapors... Read more
Introduction; Chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals; Governmental positions; Vapor generation techniques; Detector selection factors; Ion mobility spectrometry; Flame photometry; Infrared spectroscopy; Surface acoustic wave technology; Colorimetric  technology; Photo ionization and flame ionization detection techniques; Future trends and final words.

Biography

Sun, Yin; Ong, Kwok Y.