TOPIC 2: Methods of Analysis and Pharmacopeia Flashcards
4 Classification of Analysis
Based on sample size
Based on the extent of determination
Based on nature of methods
Based on materials used
< 1 mg sample size
Ultramicroanalysis
1mg - 10mg sample size
Microanalysis
10mg - 100mg
Semi-microanalysis
100mg - 1g
Macroanalysis
Faster type of analysis
Ultramicroanalysis
Microanalysis
Semi-microanalysis
Proximate analysis is?
General
Total amount of a class or a group of active plant principles in a given sample.
Ex: Carbohydrates and Proteins (amino acids)
Proximate analysis
Composition of a mixture of different compounds.
Proximate analysis
Proximate analysis have _____ accuracy.
Low
Ultimate analysis is?
Specific
Amount of a specific constituent or a single chemical species present in the sample.
Ultimate analysis
Elemental composition of a chemical compound.
Ultimate analysis
Ultimate analysis have _____ accuracy.
High
3 Methods of Analysis
Classical Method
Instrumental Method
Miscellaneous / Special Method
Under Volumetric Method
Acid-base titration
Precipitation
Complexometric
Redox
Under Gravimetric Method
Direct
Indirect
Under Optical Method
Spectrophotometry
Polarimetry
Nephelometry
Turbidimetry
Raman scattering
Under Electroanalytical Method
Potentiometry
Voltammetry
Conductometry
Coulometry
Under Classical Method
Volumetric
Gravimetric
Under Instrumental Method
Optical
Electroanalytical
Thermal
Classical Method is also known as?
General / Chemical / Wet / Stoichiometric Method
Classical Method uses ?
reagents
Types of Quantitative Analysis
Volumetric Analysis
Gravimetric Analysis
It is an analysis involving the measurement of VOLUME of a solution of known concentration required to react with the desired constituent.
Volumetric Analysis
It is an analysis involving the accurate measurement of WEIGHT by making it react quantitatively with another substance usually a precipitant.
Gravimetric Analysis
Gravimetric in Latin?
gravitas
Most common method is precision.
Gravimetric Analysis
Instrumental method is more accurate because of?
calibrated instruments
This method is based on specific physical or chemical properties of the analyte.
Instrumental Method
Examples of Instrumental Method
Spectrometry (most common)
Polarimetry
Chromatography
Most common instrumental method?
Spectrometry
This method is based upon the measurement of the interaction of the molecules with electromagnetic radiation/light.
Optical Method
Optical method is also known as the ______________ method of analysis.
physicochemical method of analysis
Amount of light absorbed.
Spectrophotometry
Defined as the process of separation of the individual components of a mixture based on their relative affinities towards stationary and mobile phases.
Chromatography
Equipment has detectors that follows the rule of ?
Spectrometry