The mission of the Topics in Chemical Instrumentation feature is to provide chemistry faculties and students with information about instrumentation and instrumental techniques that have reached a substantial level of acceptance. Submitted manuscripts may focus on either laboratory or classroom or both. The author(s) are expected to have significant experience with the instrument or technique.
Manuscripts Intended for Laboratory Courses
Laboratory manuscripts should focus on instrument operation (e.g., technique, signal optimization, sensitivity, sample preparation, etc.). The submitted manuscript must be complete; few, if any, other written materials (other than instrument manuals) should be necessary to repeat the work. The procedure should be general so that it can be adapted to a variety of instrument brands and models. Furthermore, the instrumentation must be available at a significant number of colleges and universities.
Manuscripts Intended for Lecture Courses or Discussion Sections
For instrument reviews intended for use in lectures or discussions, rather than the laboratory, the instrument need not be available at a significant number of colleges laboratories. However, the instruments or instrumental techniques described should be used widely in analytical or research laboratories. Finally, the materials presented in the manuscript should be understandable at the level of a junior or senior undergraduate chemistry major.
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