Should I Include the Blank in My Calibration Curve Graph?

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In calibration curve graphing, it is unnecessary to include the blank point (0.00 concentration, 0.00 absorbance) when plotting the data. The calibration curve inherently adjusts for the blank value, allowing for accurate interpretation of the results without explicitly plotting the blank. This approach streamlines the graphing process while maintaining data integrity.

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Hi. I have a table where there is an absorbance for a 0.00 concentration (blank). I now that I have to substract that value to to each of the other absorbances that I have, but my question is... Do I have to graph (concentration 0.00, absorbance 0.00) in the calibration curve?
 
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Rujano said:
I now that I have to substract that value to to each of the other absorbances that I have

No need for that. Simply draw a curve If you read the result from the curve it is automatically adjusted for the blank.
 

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