Metrology in chemistry 02-METCL

The objectives of the course include (1) explanation of the role of metrology in chemical analysis; (2) emphasising that application of metrology to the assessment of quality of the obtained result concerns a new methodological approach; (3) presentation of measurement competencies - use of the reference value, which is assigned to the sample with certified content of a given component. LEARNING OUTCOMES. Following completion of the course students shall: I. Have sufficient knowledge necessary to apply the rules of metrology in order to obtain reliable results in regard of chemical properties. II. The ability to select a technically justified measurement procedure and then to validate such procedure (in the event of validated methods, they shall be able to confirm the possibility of obtaining the required measurement parameters). III. Be able to describe the measurement procedure in the form of a mathematical equation (mathematical model) IV. The ability to determine the standard in relation to which the result maintains traceability. V. Skills to determine the uncertainty of the result (assigning particular factors to type A or B uncertainty group; calculation of standard uncertainty and standard complex uncertainty). VI. The ability to use the appropriate Certified Reference Material. VII. Know the major international and national organisations necessary to ensure proper functioning of metrology infrastructure.