Continuous repetitive measurement

In the following, we consider random and uncorrelated data. The distribution of random data can be determined from their frequency in a predefined interval, also called class. As an example, we consider (Table 2.1) repetitive measurements of a sample solution in spectrophotometry. Partitioning the continuous variable into 12 classes, the frequency of the observations in each class is... 

Neufeld et al. ° developed a disposable micro-flow injectimi electrochemical biosensor, based on an AChE-modified nylon membrane attached to an SPE with hexacyanoferrate (III) in solution. The presence of this mediator allowed the determination of dichlorvos at -1-0.3 V vs. Ag/AgCl. Since the electrode was continuously washed by the flow stream, it was not necessary to clean it between repetitive measurements. This simphfied the procedure and reduced analysis time. 

Infrared (IR) investigations can be made on a sample of reactant previously heated to a known extent of reaction (a) and studied in the form of a mull or in an alkali halide disc. An alternative approach is to incorporate the reactant substance in a compact alkali halide disc [287] which is intermittently withdrawn from the reaction vessel for infrared measurements at appropriate intervals. Heated sample holders [288,289] permit repetitive scanning of the spectrum or continuous monitoring of a peak of interest during decomposition. 

If NMR measurements are intended, the eluting betalain fractions should be very carefully concentrated under vacuum by repetitive addition of purified water or directly lyophihzed before frozen storage. - For other purposes, such as for model studies, betalain stabihzation may be achieved by continuous pH control and addition of aqueous ammonia prior to concentration. ... 

A number of the previously cited investigators3->2>5 9 have employed UV spectroscopy as an analytical tool for following PC degradation. We have found the measurement of UV spectra of weathered PC films by difference from an unexposed reference sample to be an extremely simple and useful analytical method. This nondestructive analysis allows the repetitive return of a sample to the exposure conditions and thus enables one to essentially perform continuous analyses on the same sample. This technique, of course, will not detect the formation of non-chromophoric products such as aliphatic oxidation products which may form during the degradation. 

Humans exposed to isobutane at concentrations of 250, 500, or 1000 ppm for periods of 1 minute to 8 hours did not exhibit any untoward physiological responses as determined by continuous ECG telemetry, spirometric measures, blood count, urinalysis, and a battery of cognitive tests. Repetitive exposures at 500 ppm for up to 8 hours/day for 10 days also were without any measurable untoward effect. 

The enzyme is routinely assayed by a modification of the Fiske and SubbaRow technique for measuring Pi production from PP (5). Cooper-man has developed a continuous automated pH-stat pyrophosphatase assay which is very convenient for repetitive analyses (0). Kinetic studies over a wide range of conditions require a more sensitive assay such as the production of 32Pi from 32PP, as used by Moe and Butler (9). 

The continuous measurement of the concentration of Ce(IV) revealed that information can be obtained concerning the kinetics of the initiation step (Equation 12.18), which appears not to be the rate-determining step. This shows that additional information can be obtained about the rate of formation of radicals, which in turn can be an important factor in the unravelling of the mechanism of the polymerisation reaction. Repetition of the polymerisation experiments showed that results are reproducible within a margin of 3%. 

The most convenient means of making time-resolved SH measurements on metallic surfaces is to use a cw laser as a continuous monitor of the surface during a transient event. Unfortunately, in the absence of optical enhancements, the signal levels are so low for most electrochemical systems that this route is unattractive. A more viable alternative is to use a cw mode-locked laser which offers the necessary high peak powers and the high repetition rate. The experimental time resolution is typically 12 nsec, which is the time between pulses. A Q-switched Nd YAG provides 30 to 100 msec resolution unless the repetition rate is externally controlled. The electrochemical experiments done to date have involved the application of a fast potential step with the surface response to this perturbation followed by SHG [54, 55,116, 117]. Since the optical technique is instantaneous in nature, one has the potential to obtain a clearer picture than that obtained by the current transient. The experiments have also been applied to multistep processes which are difficult to understand by simple current analysis [54, 117]. 

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