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Spectroscopic methods of steroid analysis

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Steroid Analysis

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Molecules are able to absorb energy from several different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. Here we shall be concerned with three distinct wavelength or frequency ranges. The novice seeking information about general aspects of the electromagnetic spectrum, its terminology, and the units employed, is advised to read the introductory section of any of a number of student texts, listed in the bibliography at the end of this chapter.

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Kirk, D.N., Gaskell, S.J., Marples, B.A. (1995). Spectroscopic methods of steroid analysis. In: Makin, H.L.J., Gower, D.B., Kirk, D.N. (eds) Steroid Analysis. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-3078-5_2

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