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Sounding Out a New Way to Measure Gas Flow

Researchers at NIST have developed a new — and sound — way to accurately measure the rate at which gas flows in and out of a vessel. The technique, which uses...

Bioprocessing Laboratory

The new bioprocessing laboratory adds capability to model industrialized processes used for expanding cellular materials. Staff can leverage this state-of-the
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Mass Revolution: Kibble Balances for All

NIST is working on a big project in a small package. When you want to weigh something – anything – in the United States, whether it’s a truck full of cargo or a...
Infant/Adult Nutritional Formula I (milk-based)

Testing Infant Formula Nutritional Content

Infant formula is one of the most highly regulated foods in the United States and around the world. The Infant Formula Act of 1980 (Public Law 96-359) requires...

USNWG Objectives

In general, the United States National Work Groups (USNWGs) have the following objectives: investigate the feasibility of various legal...
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