The Role of Flow Injection Analysis in Automated Laboratories
Author Information
Author(s): Peter B. Stockwell
Primary Institution: P S Analytical Ltd
Conclusion
Flow Injection Analysis (FIA) has the potential to improve efficiency and reduce costs in automated laboratories, but its adoption has been limited due to various challenges.
Supporting Evidence
- FIA techniques are inexpensive and easy to teach.
- Automation can improve efficiency and reduce costs in laboratories.
- FIA has advantages in reagent consumption and speed of analysis.
- Proper specification of analytical equipment is crucial for successful automation.
Takeaway
Flow Injection Analysis is a way to automate chemical tests, making them faster and cheaper, but it's not used as much as it could be because of some problems.
Methodology
This review discusses the role of FIA in laboratory automation, its advantages and disadvantages, and its potential future developments.
Limitations
The adoption of FIA is limited by the complexity of sample matrices, resistance to change in laboratories, and the need for proper understanding and specification of analytical requirements.
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