Qualitative elemental specificity

Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-009729

The ability of an analytical method to detect and identify a specific element in a sample without interference from other elements present. This characteristic indicates how uniquely an element's signal can be distinguished from the background or signals of co-existing species. A method with high qualitative elemental specificity provides clear and unambiguous identification of the target element.

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Identifier	MLC-T-CHM-009729
Field	Chemistry
Subject	Analytical Chemistry
References	PAC, 1979, 51, 2243. 'General aspects of trace analytical methods - IV. Recommendations for nomenclature, standard procedures and reporting of experimental data for surface analysis techniques' on page 2247 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac197951112243)

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