| Author(s): |
Zeina J. Kubarych; R S. Davis; |
| Title: |
Effects of Cleaning on the US Prototype Kilograms |
| Published: |
January 01, 2001 |
| Abstract: |
This paper dicusses the stability of national prototype kilograms No. 4 and No. 20, belonging to the United States. Calibration history, changes in mass with respect to time, and effects on mass and surface profiles due to cleaning and washing are described. |
| Conference: |
XVII IMEKO World Congress, Conference on Force, Mass, and Torque Measurements, International Measurement confederation |
| Proceedings: |
Proceedings of the XVII IMEKO World Congress, Conference on Force, Mass, and Torque Measurements, International Measurement confederation |
| Location: |
Istanbul, TU |
| Dates: |
September 17-21, 2001 |
| Keywords: |
cleaning procedures;density;kilograms;mass;national standards;prototype kilogram;surface profiles;uncertainty |
| Research Areas: |
Mass |
