This book deals with the principles and applications of analytical chemistry, and is useful for BSc chemistry students and those working in analytical research laboratories of drug, pesticide and other chemical industries. The topics discussed include the procedures to be followed in analytical work, solvent extraction as a tech-nique in the isolation and purification of compounds, and chromatographic techniques (TLC, column, paper, ion-exchange, and HPLC) that are used for identification, purification, quantitative analysis and for monitoring the progress of reactions.