The application of computers in chemometrics and analytical chemistry

Abstract A selective survey of applications of computers and chemometrics in analytical chemistry is given. These range from the relatively simple control and computational functions of a microprocessor dedicated to an automatic titrator to a technique employing complex data processing for image processing, computerised tomography. Intermediate in terms of complexity are automated self-optimising flow-injection systems and the extraction of analytical information from acoustic emissions. The relative costs of options for computerising a process are considered and the important role of the instrument companies is emphasised.