Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry
von Harpreet Singh Sidhu
1. Classification of Analytical Methods
1.1. Classical
1.1.1. Qualitative
1.1.2. Quantitative
1.2. Instrumental
1.2.1. Qualitative
1.2.2. Quantitative
2. Analysis Concept
2.1. Stimulus
2.2. Response
3. Instruments of Analysis
3.1. Data Domian
3.2. Nonelectrical Domain
3.3. Electrical Domain
3.3.1. Analog-Domain Signal
3.3.2. Time-Domain Signal
3.3.3. Digital Information
3.4. Detectors, Transducers and Sensors
3.5. Readout Devices
3.6. Computers
4. Calibration Methods
4.1. External-Standard Calibration
4.2. Standard-Addition Methods
4.3. Internal-Standard Method
5. Selecting an Analytical Method
5.1. Defining the Problem
5.2. Performance Characteristics of Instrument
5.2.1. Precision
5.2.2. Bias
5.2.3. Sensitivity
5.2.4. Detection Limit
5.2.5. Selectivity
5.2.6. Range