Selectivity in analytical chemistry - (IUPAC Recommendations 2001)

Authors
Vessman, J Stefan, RI Van Staden, JF Danzer, K Lindner, W Burns, DT Fajgelj, A Muller, H
Citation
J. Vessman et al., Selectivity in analytical chemistry - (IUPAC Recommendations 2001), PUR A CHEM, 73(8), 2001, pp. 1381-1386
Citations number
36
Categorie Soggetti
Chemistry
Journal title
PURE AND APPLIED CHEMISTRY
ISSN journal
00334545 → ACNP
Volume
73
Issue
8
Year of publication
2001
Pages
1381 - 1386
Database
ISI
SICI code
0033-4545(200108)73:8<1381:SIAC-(>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
The correct use of the term "selectivity" and its clear distinction from th e term "specificity" are discussed. A definition of selectivity is given, a nd it is recommended that the use of this term be promoted and that the use of the term "specificity" be discouraged.