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The Materials Measurement Science Division is actively developing new Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) for various materials measurement techniques. For reference, we also
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NIST supports accurate and compatible measurements by certifying and providing over 1200 Standard Reference Materials® with well-characterized composition or properties, or both.
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NIST supports accurate and comparable measurements by providing an ever increasing portfolio of reference materials including NIST Standard Reference Materials®, NIST Reference