includes CD-ROM • edited by
B.W. Wenclawiak et al

Quality Assurance in Analytical Chemistry contains a compilation from different areas which deal with QA. Topics covered in this book include:

• Accreditation - ISO 17025
• Certification - ISO 9000
• Proficiency Testing
• Basic Statistics
• Measurement Uncertainty
• Glossary / Institutions
• Fit for the purpose (Philosophy)
• Quality Manual
• Validation of Methods
• Accreditation vs. Certification
• GLP
• Calibration - Detection Limit
• Reference Materials
• Control Charts
• Metrology/Traceability
• TQM and Cost of Quality

Standards such as ISO 17025, accreditation, measurement uncertainty amongst many others are topics which are often not covered. This reference provides basic information in all fields that are of interest for quality assurance in chemical measurement regarding management requirements as well as technical requirements. It is also very valuable for all those leaving the university, before they seek their first employment and to get ready for the job interview.

Quality Assurance in Analytical Chemistry includes a CD-ROM which accompanies the book. Material provided thereon can be used as memory card or as ready to use transparencies for teaching purposes in educational institutions and for in-house training of the laboratory staff. Specialists from different fields have contributed to this book sharing their expertise with the reader to get started in QA.

Contents

1. Glossary of Analytical Chemistry Terms
2. Fit for Purpose—A Customers View
3. Accreditation—ISO/IEC 17025
4. ISO 9000:2000 Quality Management System
5. Accreditation or Certification for Laboratories?
6. Good Laboratory Practice
7. Total Quality Management and Cost of Quality
8. Quality Manual
9. Basic Statistics
10. Calibration and Detection Limits
11. Metrology in Chemistry and Traceability of Analytical Measurement Results
12. Validation of Analytical Methods
13. Measurement Uncertainty
14. Control Charts
15. (Certified) Reference Materials
16. Interlaboratory Tests

Index

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