The combining of components, particles or layers into a more
homogeneous state. The mixing may be achieved manually or
mechanically by shifting the material with stirrers or pumps or by
revolving or shaking the container. The process must not permit
segregation of particles of different size or properties.
Homogeneity may be considered to have been achieved
in a practical sense when the
sampling
error of the processed portion is negligible compared to the
total error of the
measurement
system.
Source:
PAC, 1990, 62, 1193
(Nomenclature for sampling in analytical chemistry (Recommendations 1990))
on page 1204
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IUPAC. Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 2nd ed. (the "Gold Book"). Compiled by
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