Metrology in Chemistry [Hardcover]

In this concise book, the author presents the essentials every chemist needs to know about how to obtain reliable measurement results. Starting with the basics of metrology and the metrological infrastructure, all relevant topics  such as traceability, calibration, chemical reference materials, validation and uncertainty  are covered. In addition, key aspects of laboratory management, including quality management, inter-laboratory comparisons, proficiency testing, and accreditation, are addressed. 
Introduction.- General aspect of metrology.- Metrological infrastructure.- System of units.- Metrological traceabilityTesting and calibration.- Chemical reference materials.- Validation of the measurement procedure.- Uncertainty of results.- Quality management.- Inter-laboratory Comparisons (ILC)/Proficiency Testing (PT).- Accreditation of chemical laboratories.- Basic operation on numbers.Ewa Bulska, University of Warsaw, Poland.In this concise book, the author presents the essentials every chemist needs to know about how to obtain reliable measurement results. Starting with the basics of metrology and the metrological infrastructure, all relevant topics  such as traceability, calibration, chemical reference materials, validation and uncertainty  are covered. In addition, key aspects of laboratory management, including quality management, inter-laboratory comparisons, proficiency testing, and accreditation, are addressed. 

Presents a concise and highly readable introduction to the topic 

Provides essential knowledge that every chemist needs  

Written by an experienced expert 

Concise and readable introduction to the topic

Essential knowledge for every chemist

Written by an experienced expert