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Analytical Chemistry Investigation Scheme

 

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期刊: Analyst  (RSC Available online 1908)
卷期: Volume 33, issue 383  

页码: 41-43

 

ISSN:0003-2654

 

年代: 1908

 

DOI:10.1039/AN9083300041

 

出版商: RSC

 

数据来源: RSC

 

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FEBRUARY, 1908. Vol. XXXIII., No. 383. THE ANALYST. PROCEEDINGS OF THE SOCIETY OF PUBLIC ANALYSTS AND OTHER ANALYTICAL CHEMISTS. ANALYTICAL CAEMISTRY INVESTIGATION SCHEME. THE Secretaries having frequently been asked for information in reference to the scheme for promoting research in Analytical Chemistry, which was adopted by the Council of the Society of Public Analysts, it has been thought desirable to'publish the following statement, showing briefly the circumstances which led to its adoption, and the results which have been obtained. Members of the Editorial Committee of THE ANALYST, when revising proofs of abstracts of papers appearing in British and foreign journals, frequently meet with descriptions of new analytical processes which would appear to be of exceptional utility and value.Since these emanate very often from private laboratories, and are %he work of men whose names are practically unknown outside a limited circle, the results stand in need of confirmation before they can be generally accepted, though the processes appear to be of such value as to merit careful examination. I t was therefore felt that it would be well if members of the Society of Public Analysts could be induced to undertake the '' revision " of such pieces of work ; and it was suggested that their results, after having been submitted to the Editorial Committee, should, subject to the approval of that body, be published in THE ANALYST. I t was, however, recognised that there would be great difficulty in successfully carrying out this scheme owing to the fact that comparatively few of the members were able to afford the necessary time.Several important investigations have, as a matter of fact, been made in this way ; but it soon became obvious that, unless the scheme could be considerably extended, it must, sooner or later, die of exhaustion. Anrtlysts with large practices, and more particularly those who specialise, are frequently brought face to face with analytical problems the accurate study and careful solution of which would be of the very greatest value, and it was felt that the idea above referred to might well be extended to cover original investigations of this character. The following, therefore, is the kind of work with which the scheme proposed to deal : 1. The investigation of analytical procesges, and of problems in analytical 2.The revision of certain published processes, and, assuming it to be chemietry. desirable, their extended study.42 THE ANALYST. I n order to overcome the difficulty referred to above, it was suggested that such investigations might be undertaken by some of the senior students working in the laboratories of the larger colleges and teaching institutions. In such laboratories there are frequently students who are being trained for the profession of analytical chemistry, and who have arrived at a point in their studies when original problems are put into their hands by their professors. I t was thought that if important subjects for investigation in the domain of analytical chemistry were suggested to the professor by some competent specialist or body of specialists, he might be willing to place them in the hands of such senior students as are referred to above, and to maintain a careful supervision over the execution of the work.I t may be pointed out that this scheme would not interfere in any way with the research work which is at present being done in other branches of the science. Students in course of training for a professorial career, or those specialising in certain departments of chemistry, would continue to concern themselves with such researches as are a t present suggested to them by their professors, the analytical investigations being assigned to some of those students who are working with the intention of becoming analytical or technical chemists. I t seemed probable that these, realising the importance and practical value of their results, would take special interest in such investigations, whilst there could be no doubt that their work, if carefully done, would be of the greatest value to the science of analytical chemistry.I t had to be remembered, moreover, that in the case of candidates for the examinations of the Institute of Chemistry, such investigations would be taken into account by the examiners in deciding the examinations. The following are the only conditions in connection with this scheme : 1. The matters for investigation to be in all cases subject to the approval of the Editorial Committee of the Society. 2. An account of the work when completed to be published, subject to the approval of the Editorial Committee, in THE ANALYST, and, when possible, to be brought before the Society in the form of a communica- tion.A fund has been established, and investigators undertaking work under this scheme are entitled to make a claim on this for any special apparatus or chemicals they may require. I n addition, members of the Society having special knowledge of any of the subjects being dealt with are always very willing to assist investigators either with their, advice, or by supplying them with specially pure materials or specimens, should they happen to possess such. All papers are published under the names of the investigators, and due recognition is given to the college or institution in which the work has been done. I t may be added that particulars of this scheme were brought directlyunder the notice of the heads of the chemical departments in all the large teaching institutions in London, and in every case the project received unqualified approval, and many offers of assistance were forthcoming. Several most useful investigations have already been undertaken by members of the Society, and the results published in THE ANALYST; and at the moment other investigations are in progress at King’s College and the Royal College of Science, whilst papers have recently been publishedTHE ANALYST, 43 describing the results of researches undertaken at University College and the Borough Polytechnic Institute. The Council are earnestly desirous of enlisting the sympathy and active co- operation of all members of the Society, and any members who have time to under- take investigations are requested to communicate with the Honorary secretaries.

 

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