| Author(s): |
Zeina J. Kubarych; |
| Title: |
Getting Closer to Redefining the Kilogram |
| Published: |
October 30, 2009 |
| Abstract: |
A redefinition to replace the last remaining artifact based SI unit, the kilogram, may occur as early as 2011. This article presents a short summary of the status of current international efforts focused on the redefinition and the internationally agreed upon requirements for the redefinition of the mass unit. |
| Citation: |
Weighing and Measurement + Magazine |
| Pages: |
pp. 24 - 26 |
| Keywords: |
"Kilogram", "Redefinition", "Mass", "Watt Balance", "Avagadro" |
| Research Areas: |
Mechanical Metrology |
| PDF version: |
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