Instrumental Methods of Analysis

Instrumental Methods of analysis relates to the study, identification, separation, and quantification of the chemical and material components of natural and artificial substances. Qualitative and analysis identifies chemical and material categories in the sample, and quantitative analysis detects the amount of the components in question. The separation of components is most typically done before the analysis. There are two analytical methods used in analysis: classical and instrumental. Classical methods use separation techniques such as distillation, precipitation, extraction, and qualitative evaluations of color, odor, or melting point. Quantitative analysis is performed by measuring variables of weight and volume. Instrumental methods use specialized equipment to measure physical properties and amounts of factors such as conductivity, light absorption, or fluorescence.