Microbiology for the Analytical Chemist

Annotation Provides basic information about microbiology for analytical chemists in industry who have no background in it but are occasionally required, for example, to test for bacteria in food or water. Establishing whether a sample is contaminated, counting and identifying micro-organisms, determining their effect on the sample, and procedures for disinfecting and preservative testing are among the topics. Describes both traditional laboratory methods and the new rapid techniques. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.