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The objective for Advanced IC Interconnects is to provide measurement standards and advanced measurement methods supporting metrology needs of the semiconductor
The Chemical Sciences Division supports the characterization of new, diverse, and technological critical materials. The constant evolution of material science
Analysis of soils for metals and other elements is essential in assessing environmental compliance and the impacts of potentially toxic elements on human
A wide range of industrial sectors and their customers and suppliers are involved directly with NIST in the prioritization and development of certified
Straw detectors are a new concept in position-sensitive neutron detectors recently developed by Proportion Technology Inc. The detectors are especially valuable
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has developed Standard
Many polymeric fluids, including biotherapeutics and fuels, can have unusual physical behavior in solutions, and many applications require detailed knowledge of
The overarching goal of this project is to develop and disseminate measurement tools to improve the accuracy and reliability of chemical measurements related to
Because of NIST's role as the National Metrology Institute (NMI) in the U.S., the Chemical Sciences Division's measurement capabilities must be benchmarked
No existing hydrogen storage material satisfies the Department of Energy (DoE) goal of achieving a commercial hydrogen storage system for competitive hydrogen
All industrial sectors rely on elemental analysis and physical properties testing to confirm product compliance with manufacturing specifications. Support of
Aerosols represent the second largest contributor to atmospheric heating after CO 2 . Aerosol optical properties are poorly understood, resulting in the largest
Our multifaceted program provides numerous outputs to assist our customers. First, we develop and evaluate a variety of measurement techniques that provide
This program is aimed at determining the fundamental chemical and physical properties of the large organic compounds in fuels related to their combustion. Such