Comparison of Minimum Detectable Concentration with the IUPAC Detection Limit
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Oct 24, 2008
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Published Online: Oct 24, 2008
Page range: 108 - 110
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10048-008-0028-5
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Detection capability is an important performance characteristic of a measurement process. It is characterized by ISO as minimum detectable value. Another characteristic, used in chemical measurements, was defined by IUPAC as the limit of detection. These and further closely related characteristics are compared and theoretically analysed. Directions for their use are given and exemplified using chemical trace analysis of lead.