Flow-injection analysis: an idea incomplete?
1982
Flow-injection analysis: An idea incomplete?
Commentary
Author Information
Author(s): H. W. Holy
Primary Institution: Technicon International Division S.A.
Conclusion
Flow-Injection Analysis (FIA) has not made a significant impact in analytical laboratories despite its theoretical advantages.
Supporting Evidence
- FIA has been available since 1959 but has not gained significant market share.
- Over 50,000 continuous flow units are in use, indicating a preference for traditional methods.
- FIA's theoretical advantages have not translated into practical benefits for analysts.
Takeaway
Flow-injection analysis is supposed to make testing faster, but it hasn't been widely used because it still has many problems.
Limitations
FIA systems are not widely accepted due to issues like low analysis rates and the need for duplicate assays.
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