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'''Analytical chemistry''' is a field of [[chemistry]] studying [[qualitative analysis]] and [[quantitive analysis]] questions - What is it? And how much?

==Uses of Analytical Chemistry==

It is important these days, to know if there is [[asbestos]] in insulation, or [[lead]] in paint.  Applications such as [[optical emission spectroscopy]] (OES) and [[X-ray fluorescence]] (XRF) allow an analytical chemist to test the percentage by volume of elements in a sample of [[metal]]. The Analytic Chemist helps the government worker; "How many phosphate ions pollute the river?" He helps the archaeologist; "Is there tin in this old farming tool?" The analytic chemist has a job which helps many people.

==Methods of Analytical chemistry==
*[[Chemical test]]
*[[Flame test]]
*[[Gravimetric analysis]]
*[[Volumetric analysis]]

[[Category:Chemistry]]