Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry are usually presented as a sum of chemical and physical foundations, laws, axioms and equations for analytical methods and procedures. In contrast, this book delivers a practice-oriented, general guiding theory valid for all methods and techniques. Starting with a closer look to analytical signals and their dependencies, all the important figures of merit characterizing the power of analytical procedures and the reliability of analytical results are discussed and quantified, such as sensitivity, precision, accuracy and ruggedness. Elements of signal theory, information theory, statistics and fundamentals of calibration are also presented for this aim. The metrological foundations included define strictly the figures of merit in order to minimize confusions still appearing in Analytical Chemistry publications today.

Object of Analytical Chemistry

The Analytical Process
Signals in Analytical Chemistry
Statistical Evaluation of Analytical Results
Studying Influences and Optimizing Analytical Procedures
Calibration in Analytical Chemistry
Analytical Performance Characteristics
Presentation, Interpretation and Validation of Analytical Results
Assessment of Analytical Information.

Danzer, Klaus

Publikationen von Danzer, Klaus

ISBN	978-3-540-35988-3
Artikelnummer	9783540359883
Medientyp	Buch
Copyrightjahr	2006
Verlag	Springer, Berlin
Umfang	XXXII, 316 Seiten
Abbildungen	XXXII, 316 p.
Sprache	Englisch