fieldchemistry
Field chemistry refers to the practice of performing chemical measurements, analyses, and experiments outside traditional laboratory settings, typically at environmental, industrial, or field research sites. The goal is to obtain rapid, decision-relevant chemical information with minimal sample handling and transport. Practitioners work in ecology, hydrology, geochemistry, agriculture, and remediation, among other disciplines. Methods rely on portable instruments, field test kits, and robust reagents suitable for varying temperatures, humidity, and dust.
Common activities include in situ measurements of water quality (pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, nitrate, phosphate),
Quality assurance and quality control are essential, including calibration with standards, use of blank and reference
Historically, field chemistry emerged from the need for timely environmental monitoring and resource exploration, using lightweight,