Preface
My primary motivation for putting some crucial issues related to chemical measurements in the form of a comprehensive textbook was my involvement in training
courses related to those topics, in addition to the fact that I was actively involved in
accreditation activities around Europe. The original idea for this book came about
during my active involvement in the TrainMiC
® project, which is related to
knowledge dissemination on good practice in obtaining valid results in chemical
measurements, financed by EU funds.
Having been involved in analytical chemistry research as well as the development of novel methodology and procedures, I am convinced that the issue of
applying all relevant metrology principles needs more awareness from those
involved in the field of analytical chemistry. Having been active in the curricula of
various training courses for students and professionals, in support of accreditation
processes, and in national as well as international organizations focused their
activities on the quality of measurement results and its legal validity, I am convinced that knowledge in metrology—apart from its use in routine laboratories—is
a fascinating field that is developing with a great deal of future potential. This is
why I hope that Metrology in Chemistry will help to impart the joy of applying
good metrological practice and challenge its modern understanding among the
readers of this book.
Metrology in chemistry is recognized as a discipline that combines knowledge
on analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, statistics and general metrology, as
well as legal regulation, on a worldwide level. Although in-depth understanding, as
well as practical use of this knowledge, have developed dynamically over recent
years, there is still need to spread awareness on good practice in chemical measurement in academia as well as in routine testing and calibration laboratories. The
fundamental principles of metrology do not vary between disciplines; however, the
specificity of the measurements matters in terms of how they are implemented in
practice. Thus, this book aimed to comprehensively cover the up-to-date knowledge
on how to carry out the measurements of chemical properties of various objects,
referring, when the opportunity arises, to other related disciplines. I wish for this
book to be of use to those who perform chemical measurements and for those who
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My primary motivation for putting some crucial issues related to chemical measurements in the form of a comprehensive textbook was my involvement in training
courses related to those topics, in addition to the fact that I was actively involved in
accreditation activities around Europe. The original idea for this book came about
during my active involvement in the TrainMiC
® project, which is related to
knowledge dissemination on good practice in obtaining valid results in chemical
measurements, financed by EU funds.
Having been involved in analytical chemistry research as well as the development of novel methodology and procedures, I am convinced that the issue of
applying all relevant metrology principles needs more awareness from those
involved in the field of analytical chemistry. Having been active in the curricula of
various training courses for students and professionals, in support of accreditation
processes, and in national as well as international organizations focused their
activities on the quality of measurement results and its legal validity, I am convinced that knowledge in metrology—apart from its use in routine laboratories—is
a fascinating field that is developing with a great deal of future potential. This is
why I hope that Metrology in Chemistry will help to impart the joy of applying
good metrological practice and challenge its modern understanding among the
readers of this book.
Metrology in chemistry is recognized as a discipline that combines knowledge
on analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, statistics and general metrology, as
well as legal regulation, on a worldwide level. Although in-depth understanding, as
well as practical use of this knowledge, have developed dynamically over recent
years, there is still need to spread awareness on good practice in chemical measurement in academia as well as in routine testing and calibration laboratories. The
fundamental principles of metrology do not vary between disciplines; however, the
specificity of the measurements matters in terms of how they are implemented in
practice. Thus, this book aimed to comprehensively cover the up-to-date knowledge
on how to carry out the measurements of chemical properties of various objects,
referring, when the opportunity arises, to other related disciplines. I wish for this
book to be of use to those who perform chemical measurements and for those who
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