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Chemistry

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From the food we eat and the pharmaceuticals doctors prescribe to the paints and fuel additives we use, the NIST develops the technology, measurement methods and standards to address the needs of the chemical industry.

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New NIST Database of ‘Forever Chemicals’ Will Help Scientists Monitor Environmental Pollution

Henry Moseley and the Periodic Table of the Elements

Wear and Tear May Cause Firefighter Gear to Release More ‘Forever Chemicals’

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