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Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory The Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory (CSTL) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is the United States’ reference laboratory for chemical measurements, entrusted with developing, maintaining, advancing, and enabling the chemical measurement system for the nation. .... More 


CSTL 2009 Annual Report Cover

Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory (CSTL)
Programs, Activities, and Accomplishments 2007-2009




 

Director: Dr. Willie E. May

Deputy Director: Dr. Richard R. Cavanagh

News and Events
Marine Lab Hunts Subtle Clues to Environmental Threats to Blue Crabs Marine Lab Hunts Subtle Clues to Environmental Threats to Blue Crabs

The Atlantic blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, long prized as a savory meal at a summer party or seafood restaurant, is a multi-million dollar source of income for those who harvest, process and …

Proper Vaccine Refrigeration Vital to Putting Disease on Ice Proper Vaccine Refrigeration Vital to Putting Disease on Ice

According to a NIST study, vaccines that have not been removed from their packaging (most often a cardboard box), retain their temperature longer than those that have been unpacked and …

What Were They Drinking? Researchers Investigate Radioactive Crock Pots What Were They Drinking? Researchers Investigate Radioactive Crock Pots

Radioactive toothpaste, suppositories, makeup: Would-be inventors seeking to capitalize on the discovery of radioactivity in the late 19th century produced a plethora of questionable medical …