Milligram equivalent of readability
Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-007384
A measure of the smallest mass difference that can be reliably detected and displayed by a balance, expressed in milligrams. It quantifies the precision of a weighing instrument. For example, a balance with a readability of 0.1 mg can detect mass changes as small as one-tenth of a milligram.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CHM-007384 |
|---|---|
| Field | Chemistry |
| Subject | Analytical Chemistry |
| References | Orange Book, 2nd ed., p. 36 (https://media.iupac.org/publications/analytical_compendium/) |
| See also | Readability |
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