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Does using same calibration curve for chemical analysis introduce correlation in sample error/uncertainty values?

I am using a hypothetical case to explain my question Let us consider a chemical analysis method A (using a certain instrument), which is used to quantify the value of a particular species b. ...
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How appropriate/adaptable is HPLC for in situ sample analysis on Titan?

I have a limited background in chemistry (nothing beyond general Chem 2), so I am asking for help with a group project. We have two chemists on our team, but communication is limited at the time and I ...
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Compare concentrations using LC/MS

Suppose I run a reaction and then pass the results through LC/MS to find the conversion. One idea could be to compare the peaks of the reactants to the peak of the product. But: MS peak will depend ...
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Response factor calculation for gas chromatography

While dealing with gas chromatography, how do you calculate the response factor with only the area known? I am given the equation $${k_1\over k_2} = {f_1 \times O_1 \over f_2 \times O_2}$$ where $...
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