Analytical Chemistry
International Chemistry Scientist Awards Analytical chemistry is the branch of chemistry that studies the composition and structure of matter. Through a series of advanced instruments and methods, it enables the identification and quantification of substances. This field is crucial to a wide range of sectors, from healthcare to environmental science and food safety. From detecting contaminants in drinking water to analyzing drug composition, analytical chemistry plays a vital role in solving real-world problems. Analytical chemistry can be broadly divided into two types of analysis: qualitative and quantitative. Qualitative analysis involves identifying the specific components of a sample and determining what substances are present, without focusing on their quantities. Conversely, in quantitative analysis the concentration or amount of each component in a sample is determined. Various techniques, or a combination of thereof, can be used, including spectroscopy, chromatography, a...