klapreparation
Klapreparation is a term used in certain technical disciplines to denote a standardized preparatory phase that precedes the main analysis or processing step. The phrase is not universally standardized and its exact definition can vary by field, but it generally refers to a set of procedures intended to prepare a specimen, material, or sample to ensure reliable, reproducible results.
The word combines a field-specific element with the German word Präparation, meaning preparation. In practice, klapreparation
- Contamination control: removing or minimizing substances that could bias results.
- Stabilization and preservation: preventing degradation, alteration, or loss of key features.
- Baseline normalization: achieving consistent properties across samples, such as moisture content, surface condition, or dimensional tolerances.
- Documentation: recording metadata and provenance to support reproducibility and traceability.
In archaeology and materials science, klapreparation may involve gentle cleaning, surface conditioning, or preconditioning of samples
Limitations and considerations
Because the approach is not standardized, researchers must validate their klapreparation protocol for specific instruments, materials,
See also: sample preparation, pretreatment, analytical methodology.