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Sunday, 23 December 2012

AIM 5 - Analytical Analysis



Topic Five ~ Analytical Analysis
Aim
-          Defining the analytical problem needing solution (determine level of ammonium pollution in KT Estuary)
Sampling Design
-          Consider (ammonium analysis):
o   Number of samples
o   Depth profile
o   Tidal conditions
o   Seasonal change
Methods
-          Choices:
o   Hach kit
o   Ion chromatography
o   Ion analyser
o   Distillation method
o   Spectrophotometry method
-          Selection factors:
o   Accuracy
o   Detective limit
o   Analysis selectivity
o   Time
o   Cost
o   Legality (Std method)
Quantitative Measurement
-          Measurement of [chemical] in sample referring to std curve
-          S = kA
S = signal/response of analysis
k = proportional constant
A = [chemical]

Evaluation
-          Confidence level = reproducibility / reliability
-          Determination of confidence level:
o   Reference standard materials (RSM)
o   Internal & external standards (IS & ES)
o   Recovery test
o   Spiking analytical technique
Statistical analysis

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