Comparison of methods for measurement of organic compounds at ultra-trace level: analytical criteria and application to analysis of amino acids in extraterrestrial samples

The need for criteria to compare different analytical methods for measuring extraterrestrial organic matter at ultra-trace levels in relatively small and unique samples (e.g., fragments of meteorites, micrometeorites, planetary samples) is discussed. We emphasize the need to standardize the descript...

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Published inAstrobiology Vol. 5; no. 1; p. 48
Main Authors Vandenabeele-Trambouze, O, Claeys-Bruno, M, Dobrijevic, M, Rodier, C, Borruat, G, Commeyras, A, Garrelly, L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.02.2005
Subjects
Amino Acids - analysis
Exobiology
Extraterrestrial Environment - chemistry
Meteoroids
Microchemistry - methods
Microchemistry - statistics & numerical data
Organic Chemicals - analysis
Origin of Life
Sensitivity and Specificity
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Summary:The need for criteria to compare different analytical methods for measuring extraterrestrial organic matter at ultra-trace levels in relatively small and unique samples (e.g., fragments of meteorites, micrometeorites, planetary samples) is discussed. We emphasize the need to standardize the description of future analyses, and take the first step toward a proposed international laboratory network for performance testing.
ISSN:1531-1074
DOI:10.1089/ast.2005.5.48