Analytical Chemistry

Analytical chemistry is a field of chemistry studying qualitative analysis and quantitive analysis questions - What is it? And how much?

Uses of Analytical Chemistry[edit]

It is important these days, to know if there is asbestos in insulation, or lead in paint. Applications such as optical emission spectroscopy (OES) and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) allow an analytical chemist to test the percentage by volume of elements in a sample of metal. The Analytic Chemist helps the government worker; "How many phosphate ions pollute the river?" He helps the archaeologist; "Is there tin in this old farming tool?" The analytic chemist has a job which helps many people.

Methods of Analytical chemistry[edit]

• Chemical test
• Flame test
• Gravimetric analysis
• Volumetric analysis