The uncertainty of reference standards - A guide to understanding factors impacting uncertainty, uncertainty calculations, and vendor certifications

Journal of Analytical Toxicology

Volumn 33, Issue 8, 2009, Pages 532-539

  Gates, Kevin ^a   Chang, Ning ^a   Dilek, Isil ^a   Jian, Huahua ^a   Pogue, Sherri ^a   Sreenivasan, Uma ^a  

^a Cerilliant Corporation   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; CALCULATION; CERTIFICATION; CONTROLLED STUDY; LABORATORY; STANDARD; UNCERTAINTY; WEIGHT;

EID: 70350503735     PISSN: 01464760     EISSN: 01464760     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/jat/33.8.532     Document Type: Article

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