Applications of wet analysis – A review

Abstract

Wet chemistry is a term used to refer to chemistry generally done in the liquid phase. It is also known as bench chemistry because many of the tests performed are done at a lab bench. Before the age of theoretical and computational chemistry it was the predominant form of scientific discovery in the chemical field. This is why it is sometimes referred to as classic chemistry or classical chemistry. Because of the high volume of wet chemistry that must be done in today's society and quality control requirements, many wet chemistry methods have been automated and computerized for streamlined analysis. he main goal of this review is to provide overview on the qualitative analysis to identify the elements and the quantitative analysis to determine the quantity. The wet chemical analysis uses the procedure to decompose a sample with a reagent such as acids to dissolve in a solvent and identifies and quantifies the targeted elements using various measurement methods. Separation and isolation of the sample is performed if needed. The wet chemical analysis utilizes the stoichiometric method such as the gravimetric method and the volumetric method ensuring the precise and accurate (quantitative) chemical analysis of the sample. This method is widely used in determining the major components with high accuracy and precision and in checking the accuracy of standard specimens and reagents for instrument analysis.