Analytical instrument

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000552",
  "term": "Analytical instrument",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A device or apparatus designed to perform chemical analysis by measuring physical or chemical properties of a sample. These instruments convert a chemical or physical property into a measurable signal, which is then interpreted to provide information about the sample's composition or characteristics. Examples include spectrophotometers, chromatographs, and mass spectrometers.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "test portion"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1989, 61, 1657. 'Nomenclature for automated and mechanised analysis (Recommendations 1989)' on page 1659 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198961091657)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/analytical-instrument/"
}