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The heterogeneity of the four elements in a TiAl(NbW) SRM 2061 alloy were determined from five specimens with WD-EPMA (wavelength dispersive – electron probe
NIST produces a number of food-matrix Standard Reference Materials. A problem that frequently occurs in their analysis is one of assessing compatibility of data
As part of NIST's response to the Materials Genome Initiative (MGI), this project addresses the need for automation for the assembly and distribution of
As part of the standardization of the 239Pu solution that was disseminated by NIST as Standard Reference Material (SRM) 4330C, a detailed study was performed to
With the advent of automated data acquisition systems in conjunction with on-line imaging devices, the biological researcher is potentially confronted with
Biological research today is facilitated by automation that provides instrumentation control and data acquisition. Researchers are now able to quickly collect
Ab initio computational chemistry is considered to be one of the holy grails of computational science. The benefits to society range from lighter, stronger
The Biomaterials Group develops advanced measurement capabilities and measurement assurance strategies for characterizing biomaterials, biological systems, and
The design of innovative materials is an essential task to advance fields such as medicine, optics, and mechatronics. Nano-materials are extremely valuable to
To advance the development of nanometer-scale devices and systems, there is a need to image and characterize nanostructured materials very precisely and
Computational Science in Biological Metrology (CS in Bio Metrology) project is about Computational Science and Biology Delivering Measurements with Statistical
For more information, visit:http://www.cfreds.nist.gov/NIST is developing Computer Forensic Reference Data Sets (CFReDS) for digital evidence. These reference
For more information, visit:http://www.cftt.nist.gov/There is a critical need in the law enforcement community to ensure the reliability of computer forensic
As part of NIST's response to the Materials Genome Initiative (MGI), this project seeks to unite contact-resonance atomic force microscopy and molecular
Researchers in the Nanomechanical Properties Group, Materials Measurement Science Division, MML have applied high spatial resolution, confocal Raman and
It is well known that the physical properties of a fluid can change profoundly, and often non-trivially, when placed in a confined environment. Only for the
As ‘omics moves into industrial and commercial applications, there is a need for quality and process control to ensure safety and efficacy of products and
This project is addressing the following issues: data format standards, best practices, development of methods for certification testing, and interoperability
Net-zero energy strategies have the potential to significantly impact the indoor air quality of buildings. This project is designed to: 1) better understand how
This project uses community evaluations to build the infrastructure required to evaluate system effectiveness on information access tasks. In particular, the
Cement manufacturers and their customers rely on the NIST Portland cement SRMs for laboratory qualification under ASTM International C 114-07 Standard Test