Although modern analytical chemistry is dominated by sophisticated instrumentation, the roots of analytical chemistry and some of the principles used in modern instruments are from traditional techniques, many of which are still used today.
Meskipun kimia analisis modern didominasi oleh instrumen-instrumen canggih, namun akar dari kimia analisis dan prinsip-prinsip yang digunakan pada instrumen-instrumen tersebut berasal dari teknik tradisional yang masih banyak digunakan sampai sekarang.