Dear Colleagues,                

The expression “trace analysis” was introduced into analytical chemistry in the twentieth century, when it was stated that very small amounts of admixtures can seriously influence the properties of many materials. Obtaining accurate results in trace analysis is connected to each step of the analytical procedure, starting from sampling, through its digestion, separation /preconcentration to final analytical measurement.

The knowledge of trace and ultratrace elemental content in different materials is very important in all fields of modern science and technology, e.g., in materials research (for the characterization of high-purity metallics in the semiconductor industry and microelectronics), in metallurgy and geology, and in environmental, medical, and biological research. Therefore, the need for accurate measurements at low amounts of content is required and very important.

Nowadays, there are a large number of available analytical techniques allowing for trace and ultratrace analysis of elemental composition. In this Special Issue, we would like to focus on determination of trace elements in various types of materials: for geology, health protection, various industries, etc. We would like to present developed analytical procedures of the highest potential for analysis, including scientific problems relating to trace analysis and relevant quality assurance issues.

Dr. Ewelina Chajduk
Guest Editor

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• Inorganic trace analysis
• Sample preparation
• Trace element and speciation analysis
• Food analysis and speciation
• Geological and environmental analysis and speciation
• Industrial analysis and speciation
• Quality of results in trace analysis