Minimum consumption time

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007394",
  "term": "Minimum consumption time",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The shortest period during which a sample must be continuously introduced into an analytical instrument, such as a spectrometer, to obtain a stable and reliable measurement. This time is influenced by the instrument's response characteristics and the desired precision of the analysis. It is a factor in determining the throughput of analytical methods.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "precision"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1986, 58, 1737. 'Quantities and units in clinical chemistry: Nebulizer and flame properties in flame emission and absorption spectrometry (Recommendations 1986)' on page 1740 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198658121737)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/minimum-consumption-time/"
}