A review with 100 references is presented to show the advantages involved i
n the use of flow injection analysis (FIA) for the determination of ascorbi
c acid. The FI methods proposed for the determination of ascorbic acid are
described and compared according to the used detection technique. Analytica
l figures of merit and interferences are also discussed. (C) 2000 Elsevier
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