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The issue of quality assurance in the analytical chemistry laboratory has become of great importance in recent years. Quality in the Analytical Chemistry Laboratory introduces the reader to the whole concept of quality assurance. It discusses how all aspects of chemical analysis, from sampling and method selection to choice of equipment and the taking and reporting of measurements affect the quality of analytical data. Finally, the implementation and use of Quality Systems are covered. Quality in the Analytical Chemistry Laboratory is an indispensable volume for all those working in analytical chemistry laboratories, for all students of chemistry, whether specialising in analytical chemistry or not, and for laboratory managers wishing to introduce quality assurance methods into their laboratories. It is written by a team of members of staff at the Laboratory of the Government Chemist, each of whom has experience of working to international quality standards. Analytical Chemistry by Open Learning This series provides a uniquely comprehensive and integrated coverage of analytical chemistry, covering basic concepts, classical methods, instrumental techniques and applications. The learning objectives of each text are clearly identified and the student’s understanding of the material is constantly challenged by self-assessment questions with reinforcing or remedial responses. The overall objective of Analytical Chemistry by Open Learning is to enable the student to select and apply appropriate methods and techniques to solve analytical problems, and to interpret the results obtained. ... Read more

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Analytical chemical results touch everyones livescan we eat the food? do I have a disease? did the defendant leave his DNA at the crime scene? should I invest in that gold mine? When a chemist measures something how do we know that the result is appropriate? What is fit for purpose in the context of analytical chemistry?Many manufacturing and service companies have embraced traditional statistical approaches to quality assurance, and these have been adopted byanalytical chemistry laboratories. However the right chemical answer is never known, so there is not a direct parallel with the manufacture of ball bearings which can be measured and assessed.The customer of the analytical services relies on the quality assurance and quality control procedures adopted by the laboratory.It is the totality of the QA effort, perhaps first brought together in this text, that gives the customer confidence in the result. QA in the Analytical Chemistry Laboratory takes the reader through all aspects of QA, from the statistical basics and quality control tools to becoming accredited to international standards. The latest understanding of concepts such as measurement uncertainty and metrological traceability are explained for a working chemist or her client. How to design experiments to optimize an analytical process is included, together with the necessary statistics to analyze the results.All numerical manipulation and examples are given as Microsoft Excel spreadsheets that can be implemented on any personal computer. Different kinds of interlaboratory studies are explained, and how a laboratory is judged in proficiency testing schemes is described. Accreditation to ISO 17025 or OECD GLP is nearly obligatory for laboratories of any pretension to quality. Here the reader will find an introduction to the requirements and philosophy of accreditation. Whether completing a degree course in chemistry or working in a busy analytical laboratory, this book is a single source for an introduction into quality assurance. ... Read more

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Quality Assurance in the Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
Very good book in the field of application.It is very importance in my country(Chile, Sud America)for the use in the Accreditation of the Laboratories in Analytical Chemistry ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This practical introduction to all the electroanalytical techniques that are used in clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine offers an in-depth treatment of the subject. The author presents the relevant theory and uses numerous examples to illustrate the scope and possibilities of electroanalysis in the clinical laboratory. The material covered includes the principles and bioanalytical applications of voltammetry and potentiometry, electrochemical biosensors, detectors to flowing streams, and 'in vivo' electrochemistry. The book should be useful to those considering the use of electroanalysis in their laboratories and to clinical chemists experienced in electroanalysis. ... Read more

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A Practical Tool for Learning New Methods

Quality assurance and measurement uncertainty in analytical laboratories has become increasingly important. To meet increased scrutiny and keep up with new methods, practitioners very often have to rely on self-study. A practical textbook for students and a self-study tool for analytical laboratory employees, Quality Assurance and Quality Control in the Analytical Chemical Laboratory: A Practical Approach defines the tools used in QA/QC, especially the application of statistical tools during analytical data treatment.

Unified Coverage of QA in Analytical Chemistry

Clearly written and logically organized, this book delineates the concepts of practical QA/QC, taking a generic approach that can be applied to any field of analysis. Using an approach grounded in hands-on experience, the book begins with the theory behind quality control systems and then moves on to discuss examples of  tools such as validation parameter measurements, the use of statistical tests, counting the margin of error, and estimating uncertainty. The authors draw on their experience in uncertainty estimation, traceability, reference materials, statistics, proficiency tests, and method validation to provide practical guidance on each step of the process.

Extended Coverage of QC/QA in Analytical and Testing Laboratories

Presenting guidance on all aspects of QA and measurement results, the book covers QC/QA in a more complex and extended manner than other books on this topic. This range of coverage supplies an integrated view on measures like the use of reference materials and method validation. With worked-out examples and Excel spreadsheets that users can use to try the concepts themselves, the book provides not only know-what but know-how.

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Very good book in the fiel os Quality Assurance
I am very glad to have the book.
I work in this field in the Metropolitan Technological University.
The book cover the actual and the future en Quality Assurance. ... Read more