SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 1987
STP25698S

Principles of Calibration

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Measurement consists of comparison of samples of unknown composition with standards of known composition or with scales calibrated with respect to such standards. The standards used must simulate the unknowns with respect to matrix and level of analyte if the comparisons are to be valid. This paper reviews the fundamental aspects of calibration, describes various approaches that may be utilized, and considers the sources of error in the calibration process. The evaluation of calibration uncertainty and ways to minimize it are discussed. A general discussion of linear relationships as applied to calibration is presented.

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Taylor, JK
Coordinator for Chemical Measurement Assurance and Voluntary Standardization, Center for Analytical Chemistry, National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD
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Developed by Committee: D22
Pages: 14–18
DOI: 10.1520/STP25698S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-5018-8
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-0955-1