American Chemical Society (ACS)

ACS was founded in 1876 and is the world's largest scientific society with more than 159,000 members. ACS advances knowledge and research through scholarly publishing, scientific conferences, information resources for education and business, and professional development efforts. The ACS also plays a leadership role in educating and communicating with public audiences—citizens, students, public leaders and others—about the important role that chemistry plays in identifying new solutions, improving public health, protecting the environment, and contributing to the economy.

ACS Publications is a division of the American Chemical Society. This division strives to provide its members and the worldwide scientific community a comprehensive collection, in any medium, of high-quality information products and services that advance the practice of the chemical and related sciences. Currently, over 30 peer-reviewed journals and magazines are published or co-published by the Publications Division. Approximately 140,000 pages of research material are published annually both in print and on the Web, along with another 90,000 pages of additional Supporting Information available on the Web.

ACS publications is the publisher of the following journals dealing with speciation:

• Analytical Chemistry
• Environmental Science & Technology
• Journal of agriculture and food chemistry