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A personal view on metrology in chemical analysis

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This short communication presents the author’s pragmatic view on the most important activities in applying the metrological principles to chemical analysis.

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  1. Institute of Chemistry, University of Tartu, Ravila 14a, 50411, Tartu, Estonia

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Leito, I. A personal view on metrology in chemical analysis. Accred Qual Assur 20, 229–231 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00769-015-1131-6

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