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Applying Cheminformatics to Develop a Structure Searchable Database of Analytical Methods

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Developments in accurate and traceable chemical measurements.

Richard J C Brown¹, Martin J T Milton

¹Analytical Science Group, National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, Middlesex, UK TW11 0LW. richard.brown@npl.co.uk

Chemical Society Reviews

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Summary

Measurement science, or metrology, offers significant advantages for analytical chemistry. Implementing these principles enhances the accuracy and reliability of chemical measurements, benefiting research and practice.

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Area of Science:

Analytical Chemistry
Measurement Science
Metrology

Background:

Growing interest in applying measurement science principles to chemistry.
Emergence of 'metrology in chemistry' as a key area in analytical chemistry research.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the benefits of implementing measurement science in chemistry.
To explain how these principles improve chemical measurement reliability and accuracy.

Main Methods:

This is a tutorial review.
Focuses on explaining the principles of measurement science.
Illustrates their application in chemical contexts.

Main Results:

Implementation of metrology enhances the reliability of chemical measurements.
Application of measurement science principles leads to improved accuracy in chemical analyses.

Conclusions:

Metrology in chemistry is crucial for advancing analytical science.
Adoption of measurement science principles is recommended for robust chemical data.