{"product_id":"emergency-characterization-of-unknown-materials-paperback","title":"Emergency Characterization of Unknown Materials - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRick Houghton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWilliam Bennett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmergency Characterization of Unknown Materials, Second Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e is fully updated to serve as a portable reference that can be used in the field and laboratory by workers who are responsible for a safe response to and management of unknown hazardous materials. As with the first edition, the book emphasizes public safety and the management of life safety hazards, including strategies and emerging technologies to identify the hazards presented by an unknown material.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen responding to a hazardous material emergency involving an unknown substance, firefighters and HAZMAT teams are primarily interested in protecting public safety. The book details risk analysis procedures to identify threats and vulnerabilities, analyzing them to determine how such risks can be eliminated or reduced. If an unknown material can be identified with a high degree of confidence, that can considerably change the response, and measures to be taken.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn addition, the book covers practical field applications with updated and additional examples of field instruments. The hazard identification methods presented are intended for use by frontline workers. The test methods presented involve manipulation of small sample amounts - using, literally, a hands-on approach. The three technologies used by first responders and military personnel to identify unknown chemicals, Raman spectroscopy, FTIR spectroscopy and high-pressure mass spectroscopy, are covered in depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresents how to identify unknown materials and, if identification is not possible, to characterize the hazards of the material\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers practical examples to introduce new first responders to hazardous materials response\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides up-to-date field applications of the latest developments in commercially available instrumentation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetails practical sample manipulations to help the reader successfully identify materials with popular high-end instrumentation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes several examples of spectra and describes ways in which the reader can utilize data to inform decision making\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew coverage to this edition includes a chapter and content that focuses on sample manipulation and separations using instruments developed and revised since the first edition was published. These sample manipulations may be performed in the field with a very simple toolkit, which is fully outlined and explained in detail. Identifying the hazards of the unknown substance is essential to plan for response, contingencies and sustained actions. As such, \u003cb\u003eEmergency Characterization of Unknown Materials, Second Edition \u003c\/b\u003ewill be a welcome and essential resource to all response and safety professionals concerned with hazardous materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRick Houghton \u003c\/strong\u003erecently retired after 40 years as a first responder and trainer. His career began as a firefighter, paramedic and hazardous materials trainer. He has extensive experience as a professional trainer and course developer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Bennett \u003c\/strong\u003eis a professional trainer, course developer and business owner. He recently retired from the U.S. Air Force with 35 years' experience, including 16 years as a founding member of the 51st Civil Support Team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 370\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 31, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53344179224883,"sku":"9780367639082","price":84.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/eGY_mjGiE9780367639082.webp?v=1778718924","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/emergency-characterization-of-unknown-materials-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}