Traceability

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012188",
  "term": "Traceability",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The property of a measurement result that relates it to a stated reference through an unbroken chain of calibrations, each contributing to the measurement uncertainty. This concept applies to the value of a measurand, a standard, or an instrument's calibration. Traceability is often established through national or international metrology institutes.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1699. 'Nomenclature in evaluation of analytical methods including detection and quantification capabilities (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1701 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567101699)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/traceability/"
}