Symbols and Abbreviations used in the Text
Symbols
eJl'
F
Fg
g
I
kg
L
p.g
p.L
mg
mL
MW
p
p'
N
n
ng
Q
RSD (rsd)
S
s
Cut -off concentration as used in the context of the binary response
Limiting concentration or threshold concentration, imposed by the
client
Analyte concentration at the limit of quantitation
Analyte concentration at the limit of detection
Coefficient of variation
Deviation of a result with respect to the mean (random error)
Sample throughput
Systematic error of a result
Systematic error of a CMP when applied to n < 30 aliquots of
the same sample. Ascribed to the mean X of the results (bias)
Systematic error of a CMP when applied to n > 30 aliquots of the
same sample. Ascribed to the mean p' of the results (relative
trueness)
Faraday (96 487.3 coulombs)
Gravimetric factor
Gram
Current intensity (amperes)
Kilogram
Litre
Microgram
Microlitre
Milligram
Millilitre
Molecular weight
Arithmetic mean of 00 analytical results obtained by processing n
aliquots (an ideal) of the same sample in order to determine the
same analyte
Arithmetic mean of n > 30 analytical results obtained by processing
n aliquots of the same sample in order to determine the same analyte
Avogadro's number (6.023 x 10 23 molecules or atoms in one mole)
Number of aliquots of the same sample and/or of analytical results
Nanogram
Amount of electricity (coulombs)
Relative standard deviation
Sensitivity (variation of the analytical signal with concentration)
Standard deviation of a set of n < 30 results