Property
Detection Limit (Sensitivity) v1.0
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Definition
The absolute minimum concentration, mass, or electromagnetic threshold at which an analytical instrument can reliably differentiate a true signal from background noise.
Description
The defining metrological parameter for medical diagnostics, hazardous gas monitors, and high-fidelity laboratory mass spectrometers.
Example
1
Technical definition
Data type
Float
Unit
Milligram Per Cubic Meter (mg/m³)
Quantity Kind
Mass Concentration
Usage
Property groups (1)
References
Reference documents (2)
- IEC 61010 Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use v1.0
- ISO 11843 Capability of Detection v1.0